DORMITORY CONDITIONS SCALE (DCS)

Key: 5 – Strongly Agree, 4 – Agree, 3 – Neutral, 2 – Disagree, 1 – Strongly Disagree

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

5 4 3 2 1

1.My dormitory room is clean and well-

maintained.

2. My dormitory room is free of pests.

3. My dormitory room is a comfortable

temperature

4. My dormitory room is a comfortable

size.

5. My dormitory room has enough

furniture

6. My dormitory room has adequate

storage space.

7. My dormitory room has good lighting.

8. My dormitory room is quiet enough to

study in.

9. My dormitory room is quiet enough to

sleep in.

SOCIAL CONDITIONS

10. I have a good relationship with my

roommates.

11. I feel like I belong in my dormitory.

12. I have friends in my dormitory.

13. I feel comfortable socializing in my

dormitory.

14. I enjoy spending time in the common

areas of my dormitory.

15. I feel safe and secure in my

dormitory.
16. I am satisfied with the social aspects
of dormitory living

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS

17. I feel comfortable and relaxed in my

dormitory room.

18. I am able to get a good night's sleep

in my dormitory room

19. I am able to study effectively in my

dormitory room

20. I feel like I have a private space in my

dormitory room

21. I am able to focus on my studies in

my dormitory room

22. I feel like I have control over my

environment in my dormitory room

23. I feel like I am able to express myself

in my dormitory room

24. I am satisfied with the overall

psychological impact of living in a
dormitory

25. I am happy with my decision to live in

a dormitory
The Dormitory Conditions Scale (DCS) is a self-report scale that measures students' perceptions
of the physical, social, and psychological aspects of their dormitory living environment. It consists
of 28 items that are rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

The DCS is divided into three subscales:

• Physical conditions: This subscale assesses students' perceptions of the physical

environment of their dormitory, including cleanliness, noise levels, temperature, and
comfort.

• Social conditions: This subscale assesses students' perceptions of the social environment
of their dormitory, including their relationships with their roommates and other residents,
their sense of community, and their overall satisfaction with the social aspects of dormitory
living.

• Psychological conditions: This subscale assesses students' perceptions of the

psychological impact of living in a dormitory, including their feelings of stress, anxiety, and
loneliness.

The DCS is a reliable and valid instrument that has been used in several studies to assess
dormitory living conditions. It is a relatively short and easy-to-administer scale, making it a good
choice for institutions that are interested in getting feedback from students about their dormitory
living experience.