Understanding Study Time in College: The Role of Motivation and Time Management Using Experience Sampling Method (Poster 33)

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Abstract

This study examines the role of motivation and time management on college students' out-of-class study time and duration using the Experience Sampling Method (ESM). Multilevel multinomial logistic regression was applied to a sample of 394 students with 2,241 ESM responses. Our findings reveal that time management skills were positively associated with weekday study habits, while self-efficacy influenced study patterns on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Utility value was linked to morning study sessions, and effective time management correlated with longer study durations. Conversely, higher self-efficacy was associated with shorter study sessions. This study provides a more nuanced understanding of students' study patterns and highlights the importance of fostering time management and motivational strategies.

Authors

• Jingwen He, University of North Texas

• Zilu Jiang, Johns Hopkins University

• Kui Xie, University of Missouri