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The document discusses the importance of self-management skills, particularly time management, for academic success among university students. It identifies key factors such as perceived control of time, goal-setting, and self-efficacy that influence academic performance, while also highlighting the negative impacts of poor time management like procrastination and stress. The study employs a quantitative correlational design to explore these relationships and concludes that effective time management is crucial for better academic outcomes.

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Introduction

The document discusses the importance of self-management skills, particularly time management, for academic success among university students. It identifies key factors such as perceived control of time, goal-setting, and self-efficacy that influence academic performance, while also highlighting the negative impacts of poor time management like procrastination and stress. The study employs a quantitative correlational design to explore these relationships and concludes that effective time management is crucial for better academic outcomes.

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Introduction

Academic success in the contemporary university environment requires more than just intellectual
ability; it demands sophisticated self-management skills. While it is widely accepted that effective
time management is crucial for navigating the complex demands of academic study, social life, and
personal responsibilities, many university students struggle to maintain this critical balance. This
difficulty often manifests as increased procrastination, higher stress levels, and reduced academic
performance.

Literature Review

Predictive Strength

Aeon et al. (2021) found Perceived Control of Time is a stronger predictor of performance than
organization.

Kim et al. (2023) identified goal-setting ("Forethought") as a primary behavioral driver.

Self-Efficacy

Dignath et al. (2023) and Peeters et al. (2014) show time management is most effective when paired
with high self-efficacy and a strong self-regulation cycle.

The Research Problem

Many university students struggle to effectively manage their time, leading to procrastination, stress,
and lower academic performance. However, it remains unclear how specific time-management
behaviors and psychological factors influence their academic performance

Research Questions & Hypotheses

Research Question 1:

Which aspect of time-management skills (organization, perceived control of time, or goal-setting)


best predicts the Semester Average of third-year English students?

H1:

Perceived control of time is a stronger positive predictor of Semester Average than organization or
goal-setting.

Research Question 2:

To what extent do academic stress and self-efficacy mediate the relationship between time-
management skills and academic performance?

H2:

Effective time management reduces academic stress, which leads to higher academic performance.

H3:

Academic self-efficacy strengthens the positive relationship between time management and
academic performance.

Research Methodology

Research Design:
This study adopts a quantitative correlational design to examine the relationship between time
management skills and academic performance among university students.

Variables:

 Independent Variable: Time management skills (goal-setting, scheduling, organization, and


perceived control of time)

 Mediating Variables: Academic stress and academic self-efficacy

 Dependent Variable: Academic performance (Semester Average)

conclusion
 This study examined the influence of time
management skills on the academic
performance of third-year English students.
The findings show that students who
effectively manage their time tend to perform
better academically and experience less stress.
In contrast, poor time management is
associated with procrastination, higher stress
levels, and lower quality of academic work.
Overall, the results confirm that time
management plays an important role in
academic success, especially when combined
with self-discipline and effective planning.

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