A Exploring the Relationship between Time Management Skills and Students’ Motivation for Academic Achievement in Universities

Abstract

The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between time management skills and students’ motivation. Three null hypotheses were formulated and the correlation research design was utilized. By means of simple random sampling technique, four hundred students were selected. Data were collected using the questionnaire. Reliability of the research tool was calculated with the help of Cronbach Alpha and it was .93. Pearson “r” was employed to analyze the collected data. It was concluded that a significant and positive correlation was found between the variables of time management skills and motivational techniques of students. Therefore, it is suggested that extrinsic motivational techniques such as some training and counselling sessions for students may be arranged to develop the efficient time management for improving their academic achievement in universities.