The Relationship Between Time Management Skills And Emotional Well-Being Among Undergraduate Students
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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK
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This study investigates the relationship between time management skills and emotional well-being among undergraduate students at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). The research aims to examine gender differences in time management skills, assess variations in emotional well-being across academic years, and explore the effect of time management on emotional well-being. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing the Time Management Questionnaire (TMQ) and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) to collect data from 361 students through an online survey. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Independent Samples T-tests, One-way ANOVA, and Spearman’s Rho correlation, were used for analysis. Key findings revealed no significant gender differences in time management skills, suggesting that both male and female students exhibit similar capabilities in managing their time. Emotional well-being also showed no significant variation across academic years, indicating consistent resilience among students. However, a moderate positive correlation was found between effective time management and higher emotional well-being, highlighting the importance of time management as a self-regulatory skill that supports students’ emotional well-being. Based on these findings, it is recommended that time management workshops, counselling modules based on Self-Regulation Theory, and integrating time management and emotional well-being education into academic programs into academic programs. These initiatives aim to enhance students’ time management abilities and support their emotional well-being throughout their academic journey.