TIME MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR AS PREDICTOR OF PERCEIVED CONTROL OF TIME AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG STUDENTS

Abstract

Effective time management skills, such as planning, prioritization, and scheduling, are hypothesized to enhance perceived control over time. This increased perceived control is then expected to contribute to greater life satisfaction by reducing stress, increasing self-efficacy, and improving mood. This research investigates the time management behavior as predictor of perceived control of time and life satisfaction among students. A sample of 300 college and university students were selected from district Murree. Purposive sampling technique was used for data collection. The  instruments, Time Management Self-Assessment Questionnaire (Olmstead, 2010), Perceived Control of Internal States Scale (Pallant, 2000) and Students' Life Satisfaction Scale (Huebner et al., 2022) were used. SPSS (Version-27) was used for data collection. Results revealed that time management behavior as predictor of perceived control of time, and life satisfaction among students. The study has implications for students and teachers with reference to their academic productivity.