Journal article
Coping with university education: The relationships of time management behaviour and work engagement with the five factor model aspects
Learning and Individual Differences, Vol.45, pp.268-274
2016
Abstract
We examined the construct validity of time management behaviour and work engagement, defined as a positive work-related state of mind. Two-hundred and eighty-one participants completed the Time Management Behaviour Scale, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale - Student Version, and the Big Five Aspect Scales. Linear regression analyses revealed that time management behaviour was positively predicted by the Conscientiousness aspects, Industriousness and Orderliness. Work engagement variables were also predicted by Industriousness, and both aspects of Openness/Intellect. Openness significantly predicted vigor and dedication, while Intellect predicted absorption. These findings indicate that those higher in both time management behaviour and work engagement are more likely to use time effectively and minimise distractions. While individuals higher on time management behaviour are more likely to work in an orderly fashion, individuals higher in work engagement might be quicker to understand information. The implications for supporting students at university to learn more effectively are discussed in light of these findings.
Details
- Title
- Coping with university education: The relationships of time management behaviour and work engagement with the five factor model aspects
- Authors/Creators
- H.E. Douglas (Author/Creator) - Macquarie UniversityM. Bore (Author/Creator) - University of Newcastle AustraliaD. Munro (Author/Creator) - University of Newcastle Australia
- Publication Details
- Learning and Individual Differences, Vol.45, pp.268-274
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 991005544970507891
- Copyright
- © 2015 Elsevier Inc
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Psychology, Educational
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