TIME MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR AND LIFE SATISFACTION: MEDIATING ROLE OF PERCEIVED CONTROL OF TIME AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Authors

  • Sabahat Gulfaraz Abbasi Department of Psychology, Kohsar University, Murree
  • Naila Batool Department of Psychology, Kohsar University, Murree.
  • Minal Saleem Department of Psychology, Govt. College for Women University, Lahore
  • Musharraf Khan Department of Psychology, Kohsar University, Murree
  • Mahnoor Sagheer Department of Psychology, Kohsar University, Murree
  • Atika Zulfiqar Department of Psychology, Kohsar University, Murree
  • Amna Jawad Department of Psychology, Kohsar University, Murree
  • Laiba Aurangzaib Department of Psychology, Kohsar University, Murree

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between time management behavior and life satisfaction, focusing on the mediating role of perceived control of time (PCT) among university students. Using a cross-sectional quantitative design, data were collected from a stratified random sample of 300 university students through standardized instruments: the Time Management Behavior Scale (TMBS), Perceived Control of Time Scale (PCTS), and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and hierarchical regression analysis were employed to test the mediation model. Results indicate that effective time management behavior is positively associated with life satisfaction, and this relationship is significantly mediated by perceived control of time. Participants who felt more in control of their schedules derived greater psychological benefits, including emotional resilience and improved well-being. These findings suggest that interventions aimed at enhancing both time management skills and perceived temporal control may yield greater life satisfaction, particularly in academic and professional contexts.

Keywords: Time Management Behavior, Life Satisfaction, Perceived Control of Time, University Students

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Published

2025-07-31

How to Cite

Sabahat Gulfaraz Abbasi, Naila Batool, Minal Saleem, Musharraf Khan, Mahnoor Sagheer, Atika Zulfiqar, … Laiba Aurangzaib. (2025). TIME MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR AND LIFE SATISFACTION: MEDIATING ROLE OF PERCEIVED CONTROL OF TIME AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 3(8), 16–26. Retrieved from https://policyjssr.com/index.php/PJSSR/article/view/413

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Vol. 3 No. 8 (2025): Policy Journal of Social Science Review

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