Time Management Behaviors Among University Students: The Role of Gender, Semester, and Marital Status

Abstract

This research primarily aims to examine students' perceptions regarding time management behavior. The study was characterized by a descriptive approach. A quantitative research framework was employed. All the students of the University of Malakand constituted the study population. One hundred fifty students from the 2^nd, 4^th, 6th, and 8^th semesters were conveniently selected from the six departments, including chemistry, zoology, Islamic studies, computer science, sociology, and economics. A questionnaire designed by Macane et al. (1990) included 34 items, and four constructs were utilized to gather data from the respondents. This instrument has been used by many researchers worldwide, which is why it can be said that it is a valid questionnaire. The instrument's reliability was calculated by Cronbach's alpha value of 0.774. The researcher collected the data by himself from all the students of all sampled departments. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and ANOVA were used to examine the data. It was discovered that the time management skills of university students were above average. Male and female students' judgments of time management behavior were shown to differ significantly. Students' evaluations of managing their time behavior concerning semester and married status did not differ significantly. Time management is advised to be a challenging but crucial activity. Students should choose short- and long-term objectives before focusing only on their most difficult assignments. They can manage available time by selecting short- and long-term goals, making a to-do list, prioritizing tasks, and having a positive attitude toward time. It may be possible to arrange seminars and workshops for university students.

Keywords: Time management behavior, university student's perceptions, Gender, semester, marital Status

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/15-12-12

Publication date: December 30th 2024