The Influence of Resilience and Time Management on Academic Motivation among University Student-Athletes
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https://doi.org/10.51200/jpks.v10i1.7359Keywords:
resilience, time management, academic motivation, student-athletesAbstract
This study explores the influence of resilience and time management on academic motivation among university student-athletes in Malaysia. A quantitative cross-sectional correlational design was employed, involving 152 student-athletes recruited through snowball sampling from public and private universities. The results revealed that both resilience and time management were significantly and positively correlated with academic motivation. Multiple regression analysis indicated that resilience and time management significantly predicted academic motivation. Time management emerged as the stronger predictor compared to resilience. These findings suggest that while resilience functions as an important psychological resource for coping with academic and athletic demands, time management plays a more immediate and practical role in sustaining academic engagement among student-athletes. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting the differential roles of psychological and behavioural factors in academic motivation, particularly within the Malaysian context. Implications for practice include the need for targeted interventions focusing on time management and self-regulation skills, as well as institutional support mechanisms to assist student-athletes in managing dual-role demands effectively.
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