The role of the physical elements of the study hall in the quality of study based on students' behavioral patterns (a case study of the central study hall of Koi Baradaran Dormitory of University of Tehran)

The current research has been carried out with the general aim of investigating the role of the physical elements of the study hall on the quality of users' study and the design of dormitory reading rooms based on the behavioral patterns of users (students). This research is of applied type and was done in a descriptive-analytical way. The research method is based on documentary, library and field study. The data of the research was collected through a questionnaire and from students living in the dormitory of Tehran University as a statistical population. The total number of statistical population was estimated to be 3547 people who used this library during one month. From the statistical population, 352 people were selected as a statistical sample using Cochran's formula and by simple random method. The face validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts. The results of the Pearson correlation test and the multivariate regression test showed that among the 11 variables examined, except for the variables of the function of the columns, the functional order of the units and components of the reading room, and the variety of internal and external forms, other variables include traffic, sound, desk system and Seats, openings, light, private and semi-private spaces, and visibility were the variables that contributed the most to the amount of changes in the dependent variable (study quality). Finally, based on the standardized beta, seven variables are able to explain 82% of the variance changes related to the decline in study quality caused by the inappropriate design of library components. Finally, according to the analysis of the results, practical suggestions were also presented.