Effect of Financial Assistance on the Motivation and Satisfaction of Students with Disabilities at University Level in Punjab
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Education has become a necessary investment in future employment and life satisfaction and motivation for students with disabilities. Most, however, cannot afford to make this investment without some outside monetary assistance. The study was aimed to identify the effect of financial assistance being provided to students with disabilities enrolled in public and private sector universities in the province of Punjab on their motivation and satisfaction. The population of study comprised all students with disabilities (hearing impaired, visually impaired and physically handicapped) who were receiving higher education in public and private sector universities in Punjab. A sample of 56 students with disabilities including hearing impairment, visual impairment, and physical handicap was conveniently taken from three public and three private sector universities located in the Punjab. Data were collected through a self-developed questionnaire containing twenty-three statements measuring the effect of financial assistance on the motivation and satisfaction of university students. Reliability index of the instrument was (Cronbach alpha α= .95). Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was applied to analyze the data. Major findings revealed that financial assistance was having a significant positive effect on the motivation and satisfaction of students with disabilities. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made to the Government of the Punjab for making the process of providing financial support to the students with disabilities more transparent and fast.
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