TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS, STRESS, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS OF UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

The escalating academic requirements of healthcare programs, especially in radiologic technology, require proficient time management to equilibrate coursework, clinical obligations, and personal wellness. This study investigates the correlation between time management abilities, stress levels, and academic achievement among Radiologic Technology students at Universidad de Zamboanga. Employing a descriptive-correlational research methodology, data were collected from 207 participants via standardized questionnaires, comprising the Assessment of Time Management Skills (ATMS) and the DECORE-S questionnaire for stress assessment. Academic performance was assessed using students' Grade Point Averages (GPAs) from the preceding semester. Results showed that although students showed generally good degrees of time management ability, they also reported notable degrees of stress. With a r = 0.091, p = 0.190 Pearson's correlation study revealed no appreciable association between stress levels and time management ability, implying that good time management by itself might not be enough to reduce stress. Time management abilities and academic achievement did, however, show a notable positive association (r = 0.172, p = 0.013), therefore stressing the need of organized and planning techniques in academic success. Furthermore, a small positive connection between stress levels and academic performance (r = 0.261, p = 0.000) suggests that modest amounts of stress could be a motivator for academic success. The research finds that although time management skills enhance academic performance, they do not inherently alleviate stress levels in students. Moreover, moderate stress levels may serve as a motivator rather than an impediment to academic achievement. The findings indicate that Radiologic Technology students at Universidad de Zamboanga may benefit from organized interventions that improve time management skills and mitigate stress through institutional assistance. Universities want to adopt techniques including academic counseling, stress management courses, and workload modifications to enhance student well-being and academic achievement. Given these results, a strategic plan was developed to improve general academic performance, increase students' time management skills, and apply stress-reducing approaches. The study emphasizes the need of institutional actions to improve student well-being and performance in radiologic technology program, time management training, academic counselling, and workload evaluation