Relationship between the quality of interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and time management in university students

Abstract

The present study aimed to analyze the relationship between the quality of interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and time management among university students. It followed a quantitative, correlational research design, seeking to identify statistically significant associations between the studied variables without establishing causal links. The type of study was non-experimental and cross-sectional, as it involved no manipulation of variables and data were collected at a single point in time. The population consisted of students enrolled in the Psychology program at Universidad del Istmo, and the sample included 60 participants selected based on accessibility and voluntary participation. The main variables were interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and time management, theoretically defined according to Bisquerra (2003), Beck (1988), and Michon (1990), respectively. Data were collected through a Google Forms questionnaire divided into four sections: personal information and three sets of seven items each, corresponding to the variables, using a four-point frequency scale (1 = never to 4 = frequently). The results revealed a positive association between the quality of interpersonal relationships and lower levels of anxiety, as well as a link between more structured time management and reduced emotional tension. Overall, the findings suggest that strengthening social interaction skills and academic planning strategies contributes to the psychological well-being and emotional balance of university students.