The Effects of Time Management, Self-Management, and Work-Life Balance on Academic Achievement of Working Students in Mataram City
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10.29303/alexandria.v7i2.1820Published:
2026-09-30Downloads
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This study aims to examine the effects of time management, self-management, and work-life balance on the academic achievement of working students in Mataram City. The study employed a quantitative approach with an associative research design. Data were collected through a questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale. A total of 96 working students from private universities in Mataram City were selected through purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination with SPSS 26. The findings show that time management has a positive but insignificant effect on academic achievement. In contrast, self-management and work-life balance have positive and significant effects on academic achievement. Furthermore, time management, self-management, and work-life balance simultaneously have a significant effect on academic achievement. The three independent variables explain 54.4% of the variation in academic achievement, while the remaining 45.6% is explained by other factors outside the research model. These findings indicate that academic achievement among working students is supported not only by the ability to manage time but also by effective self-management and a balanced integration of academic, work, and personal responsibilities.
Keywords:
Academic Achievement Self-Management Time Management Work-Life Balance Working StudentsReferences
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