Abstract:
This study was conducted to investigate time management practices among sandwich
students of the University of Education, Winneba. Two theories, Pareto 80/20 rule
theory and Theory of Assertiveness supported the study. Through a cross-sectional
survey method, the study used a quantitative approach to look into this phenomenon.
Simple random sampling technique (specifically lottery (yes/no) method) was used to
sample three hundred and fifty-one (351) undergraduate sandwich students from the
University of Education, Winneba. Data were collected through the use of
questionnaire. Data collected for the study were analysed using SPSS version 22 under
frequency tables, mean and standard deviation statistical tools. The study revealed that
knowledge the respondents had about time influence their time management practices.
Again, the study revealed that respondents faced challenges such as not being able to
meet deadlines and stress. It also came out that the respondents adopted strategies such
as scheduling tasks appropriately, setting priorities, taking break between tasks to
manage their challenges. Results of the study indicated that sandwich students plan the
time they spend on various activities on campus. The result proved the hypothesis that
there is a significant relationship between students’ knowledge about time and time
management practices in the University of Education, Winneba. The study recommends
time management as a general course for students or workshop on time management to
be organized for students in order for them to effectively balance the amount of time
set aside for both personal and academic interests since it will lead to the attainment of
goals.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Family Life Management Education, Faculty of
Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies
in partial fulfilment of the requirement
for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Home Economics)
in the University of Education, Winneba
JUNE, 2022