Factors Affecting Time Management Practices: The Case of Undergraduate Students in Management Program at St. Mary’s University

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to assess the factors that affect time management practices of the undergraduate students in management program at St. Mary’s University. Methodologically, descriptive and exploratory research deigns and mixed research approach were employed. Undergraduate management 150 students and 15 teachers were selected through simple random sampling and purposive sampling methods, respectively. Questionnaires, interviews, observations and document analysis data collection instruments were employed in the study. The scope of the study was limited to factors affecting time management practices of the sample population, such as transportation; family; university related issues and social media. The data was analyzed using textual and observation as well as descriptive statistics, correlation and linear regressions employing Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 20 software). The correlation analysis of the research findings showed that factors of transportation, university related issues and social media addiction have strong positive relationship with students’ time management practices, while family factor was found to have negative relationship. The R square and the ANOVA model showed a significant result. Accordingly, three factors (transport, university related issues, and social media addiction) except the family factor were accepted. Findings of the study recommended that continuous trainings should be given so that university students can manage their time efficiently, and government policies should facilitate transportation for students.