A review of the time management literature

doi:10.1108/00483480710726136

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A review of the time management literature

Published Feb 13, 2007 · B. Claessens, Van Eerde, C. Rutte

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Purpose – The purpose of this article is to provide an overview for those interested in the current state‐of‐the‐art in time management research.Design/methodology/approach – This review includes 32 empirical studies on time management conducted between 1982 and 2004.Findings – The review demonstrates that time management behaviours relate positively to perceived control of time, job satisfaction, and health, and negatively to stress. The relationship with work and academic performance is not clear. Time management training seems to enhance time management skills, but this does not automatically transfer to better performance.Research limitations/implications – The reviewed research displays several limitations. First, time management has been defined and operationalised in a variety of ways. Some instruments were not reliable or valid, which could account for unstable findings. Second, many of the studies were based on cross‐sectional surveys and used self‐reports only. Third, very little attention was g...

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Time management training enhances skills, but does not automatically translate to better performance.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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