Development of Dormitory Discipline Training Package to Promote Students' Characteristics

Abstract

This study developed and validated a student-tailored dormitory discipline training package and pilot-tested its effectiveness, feasibility, and applicability. A one-group pretest-posttest quasi experiment was conducted with 30 first-year architectural design students at Quanzhou Light Industry Vocational College, who participated in a four-week intervention (≥8 contact hours). Instruments included a discipline awareness scale, a satisfaction questionnaire, and semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using paired-sample t-tests, descriptive statistics, and thematic analysis. Results showed that post-intervention, students’ discipline awareness scores in safety, hygiene, routine, and interpersonal relationships, as well as the total score, significantly improved (p<0.001, Cohen’s d >1.2). Actual disciplinary behaviors (hygiene scores, late returns, and prohibited appliance use) also markedly improved. Overall satisfaction was high (M=4.38). The findings confirm that a participatory training package grounded in student characteristics can effectively promote internalization of discipline awareness and behavioral improvement. Integrating the package into freshman orientation and establishing mechanisms to train dormitory mentors and peer educators are recommended.