ارزیابی مهارت های مدیریت زمان در شرایط سن، جنس و سطوح اضطراب : مطالعه روی دانشجویان پرستاری و مامایی در ترکیه

Introduction The success of university students depends on their ability to utilize time properly and completely. Students are required to learn to manage time so that they are able to apply the same degree of efficiency in the profession they choose after completing their education. Methods This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to determine nursing and midwifery students’ time management skills in terms of their age, gender, and anxiety levels. The study population consisted of 1002 students, of which 584 students were selected for sampling. A Student Information Form, Time Management Inventory, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory were used to collect data. Results Among the students, 89.9% were female, and the average age was 20.58 years (SD = 2.10). The average score of the Time Management Inventory was 87.79 (SD = 11.78), the mean score of the State Anxiety Inventory was 40.11 (SD = 10.84), and that of the Trait Anxiety Inventory was 43.95 (SD = 7.98). Conclusions Nursing and midwifery students’ time management skills are at mid-level point. Female students were able to manage time better than male students and the time management skills of the students decreased as the anxiety level increased.

The success of university students depends on their ability to utilize time properly and completely. Students are required to learn to manage time so that they are able to apply the same degree of efficiency in the profession they choose after completing their education. Methods This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted to determine nursing and midwifery students’ time management skills in terms of their age, gender, and anxiety levels. The study population consisted of 1002 students, of which 584 students were selected for sampling. A Student Information Form, Time Management Inventory, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory were used to collect data.

We have identified that nursing and midwifery students have mid-level time management skills. Female students were able to manage their time better than male students, and students’ time management skills decreased as levels of anxiety increased. It is necessary to provide training and consultancy regarding time management skills to nursing and midwifery students whom we determined as having medium time management skills. These skills will allow them to learn to make efficient use of their time in various working environments where they can have different roles and responsibilities during their studies or after graduation. Considering the fact that the number of male nursing students is increasing day by day, it is vital to motivate these students to manage their time efficiently and determine their goals and priorities. Programs aimed at reducing anxiety and enhancing time management skills should be prepared as part of universities’ guidance services. However, it is important to note that time management is not only considered a benefit because it provides more efficient working hours, but also because individuals need various activities and social relationships to improve both socially and culturally. Managing time efficiently means that the individual can control his life. All of the points mentioned are of great importance for the individual to develop healthily and psychologically as well as to be successful.