Impact of a strategic time management programme on burnout, anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation in university students

Abstract

Time management is related to academic success and reduces stress if it is developed effectively. However,in the university context, there are few or no time management programmes in training. This study aims to analyse the impact of a Strategic Time Management Programme (STMP) on variables associated with academic stress in university students (burnout, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation skills). A longitudinal study was carried out in which 164 university students participated. The Strategic Time Management Programme comprising eight activities was applied. The results indicated that those students to whom the programme was applied felt more effective and presented less anxiety and better emotional regulation skills than students in the control group. The impact of the STMP on the aforementioned variables is highlighted and its implementation in the university context is recommended.