Balancing the Clock: Exploring the Link between Time Management and Student Motivation

Abstract

The current study explores the relationship between time management skills and student motivation in the context of academic achievement in Mirpurian colleges and universities. Utilizing a correlational research design, the study involved 400 students from higher education institutes and universities in Mirpur, AJK. A comprehensive questionnaire assessing time management and motivational techniques was administered, and the data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient. The findings indicate a weak yet significant positive correlation between time management skills and student motivation. Strong correlations were observed among various indicators of time management, such as goal setting, prioritization, and scheduling. Motivational factors showed complex interrelations, with intrinsic and extrinsic motivations playing significant roles. The study concludes that effective time management is moderately associated with enhanced student motivation, emphasizing the need for holistic educational strategies that integrate time management training with motivational support.