Exploring the impact of a sense of purpose on academic performance : Unveiling the moderating influence of time management

• Main Authors: Arman, Hj Ahmad, Mohd Juraij, Abd Rani, Mohd Shahidan, Shaari, Ahmad Nizam, Che Kasim, Faiz, Masnan, Nur Salimah, Alias, Mohd Farid, Shamsudin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd. 2024
• Subjects: H Social Sciences (General)
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46507/1/1-s2.0-S2590291124003711-main.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46507/; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291124003711; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101174
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

This research examines the impact of having a sense of purpose on academic performance, focusing on the role of time management as a moderating factor. Surveys were distributed to the entire undergraduate student body across 20 public universities, encompassing a total target population of 626,222 undergraduates. Participants voluntarily participated in the study, leading to a dataset of 397 respondents for analysis. The study findings suggest a significant influence of a sense of purpose on academic performance. Additionally, the research highlights the crucial moderating role of time management in shaping the connection between a sense of purpose and academic success. These results contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics within the academic environment and offer implications for developing targeted interventions to improve student success.