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Time management skills are core skills often used in almost all aspects of human life. Stress is "the reaction or response of the body that is not specific to the request or desire” or non-specific feedback by any part of the body against the existence of a force that can make a person lose focus, bring disruption to thinking, create a feeling of restlessness and uneasiness that often disturbs their daily activities. This study examined the time management skills and the stress levels students at the National University Malaysia faced. The study’s design is quantitative and cross-sectional. In this initial study, the total sample was 30 people, including young adults aged 18 to 24. The preliminary investigation found that out of the 30 respondents, 27 scored high in time management skills, two got a moderate score, and one got a low score. As for the stress level, only two respondents got a high score, 25 got a moderate score, and three got a low score. In terms of the Time Management Program (TMP), 16 respondents thought that more effective time management techniques in the Time Management Program could drive the effectiveness of this program. Therefore, it can be concluded that time management skills are essential to reduce individual stress levels.
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To Cite this Article: Helmi, S. N. B. R., & Aun, N. S. M. (2023). Preliminary Study: Time Management Skills and Stress Levels among Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 12(3), 225–236.
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