ANALISIS KELEMBABAN UDARA DAN TINGKAT KENYAMANAN LINGKUNGAN KOS-KOSAN DI AREA SEKITAR KAMPUS UIN JAKARTA

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the humidity levels and their impact on the comfort of
boarding house residents around UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta campus. Boarding
houses, as temporary residences for students, play a vital role in supporting
academic success, where environmental quality, especially thermal comfort, is
crucial. This research employs a quantitative approach with descriptive and
correlational methods. Data collection was conducted by measuring humidity levels
using a digital psychrometer in several boarding houses around Campus 1, Campus
2, and Campus 3 of UIN Jakarta. The variables examined include humidity (%RH) as
the independent variable, and the comfort level of residents as the dependent
variable. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to describe the humidity
levels and compare them with Indonesia's thermal comfort standards, which
categorize comfort based on temperature and humidity. The results showed that the
humidity levels in most boarding houses fell into the "almost comfortable" or
"uncomfortable" categories, potentially affecting residents' comfort, learning
concentration, as well as their physical and mental health. This study is expected to
provide valuable information for boarding house managers and students in creating
a more comfortable and supportive living environment.