The Impact of the Four-Dimensional Components of Place Attachment on Students' Place Satisfaction with the University (Case Study: Faculty of Engineering at Ayatollah Boroujerdi University)

Despite the significance of place attachment for university students, due to its impacts on academic performance, emotional well-being, and interpersonal relationships, no research has yet been conducted on the relationship between the four components of place attachment (independent variable) and place satisfaction (dependent variable) within the university environment. This paper, considering a four-dimensional structure of place attachment that includes place identity, place dependence, place affect, and place social bonding, examines the variables of place attachment and place satisfaction, ultimately addressing the question of whether place attachment predicts place satisfaction. The research method employed was a quantitative survey, with a sample of 98 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Engineering at Ayatollah Boroujerdi University, among whom a standard questionnaire was distributed. To analyze the data, multiple linear regression was used to answer the research questions, and independent T-test and analysis of variance were utilized to examine the relationship between the research variables and demographic characteristics. The results indicate the predictability of place satisfaction through place attachment in the given context. Among the examined variables, place affect, place identity, and place dependence, respectively, had the most positive effects in predicting satisfaction, while place social bonding and place satisfaction showed no significant relationship. The findings of this study can contribute to a better understanding of the factors influencing students' satisfaction with the university environment.