INVESTIGATION OF THE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIME MANAGEMENT AND HAPPINESS: THE MEDIATOR ROLE OF HOPE

Abstract

Time management involves efficiently utilizing time in daily life and prioritizing tasks. Hope serves as a crucial determinant of happiness, positively impacting one's overall well-being. It embodies positive expectations and aspirations for the future. Effective time planning enhances individuals' optimism toward achieving their future objectives. The influence of hope significantly contributes to the development of time management skills. Hopeful individuals perceive future opportunities, motivating them to utilize their time efficiently. Moreover, hope fosters a positive perspective on time and encourages efficient time utilization. Concurrently, effective time management positively correlates with increased levels of happiness. Hence, the primary research objective revolves around determining the extent to which hope mediates this relationship. To accomplish this, the study employed the "Leisure Time Management Scale," "Hope Scale," and "Oxford Happiness Short Form Scale." Data were collected via an online pilot study involving 100 participants. The Hayes PROCESS Macro 4 was utilized to elucidate the model and identify the role of mediating variables. Time management and hope synergistically complement each other; effective time management supports a hopeful outlook, while hope aids in refining time management skills. Findings suggest that hope plays a pivotal mediating role in the correlation between time management and happiness. Individuals who efficiently manage their time tend to experience greater happiness, particularly when coupled with a hopeful mindset.