The Synergistic Role of Time Management and Meaning in Life in Promoting Mental Well-Being

Abstract

Adults frequently experience increased stress, decreased life satisfaction, and deteriorating mental health in today’s fast-paced society. This study investigates the relationship between the mental health of adults between the ages of 18 and 64 and two psychological resources that are frequently disregarded: time management and meaning in life. The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (Steger, 2005), and the Time Management Questionnaire (Macan, 1990) were used to evaluate a sample of 301 participants (154 men and 147 women). The Mann-Whitney U test, linear regression, and Spearman’s rank correlation were used to analyze the data. The findings showed a strong and favorable correlation between mental health, life purpose, and time management. These predictors’ combined influence was highlighted by the fact that they accounted for 45% of the variation in mental well-being. There were no discernible gender differences. The findings highlight the need for interventions that enhance time-use skills and existential purpose as strategies to improve psychological health across the adult population.