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Free Time Management Contributes to Better Quality of Life: A Study of Undergraduate Students in Taiwan

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This study was designed to identify the relationship between free time management and quality of life, exploring whether the amount of free time or the way people using their free time relates to their quality of life. Data were collected from National Pingtung University of Science and Technology in Taiwan. Of the 500 questionnaires distribute, 403 usable questionnaires were received with an 81% response rate. The result has found a positive relationship between free time management and quality of life. Contrary to this, there was no significant relationship between time allocation and quality of life. Results might indicate that people who manage their free time well lead to better quality of life. Suggestions based on the observed relationship and directions for future researches were discussed.

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  1. Graduate School of Business Administration, National Chia-Yi University, Chia-yi, Taiwan

    Wei-Ching Wang

  2. Department of Leisure and Recreation Industry, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan, Taiwan

    Chin-Hsung Kao

  3. Graduate Institute of Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality, National Chia-yi University, Chia-yi, Taiwan

    Tzung-Cheng Huan

  4. Department of Recreation Sport and Health Promotion, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, No. 1, Shuehfu Rd. Neipu, Pingtung, 912, Taiwan

    Chung-Chi Wu

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Wang, WC., Kao, CH., Huan, TC. et al. Free Time Management Contributes to Better Quality of Life: A Study of Undergraduate Students in Taiwan. J Happiness Stud 12, 561–573 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-010-9217-7

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