THE ROLE OF PROCRASTINATION IN MEDIATING FOMO AND TIME MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON WORK-STUDY BALANCE OF WORKING STUDENTS

Abstract

The increasing number of university students who work while pursuing higher education has created significant challenges in maintaining balance between academic responsibilities and work obligations. Along with the rapid growth of digital technology and social media usage, working students are increasingly exposed to distractions that may affect their productivity and academic performance. One of the psychological phenomena associated with excessive social media use is Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), which refers to feelings of anxiety when individuals believe they are missing important experiences, information, or social interactions. High levels of FOMO may encourage students to spend excessive time on social media, resulting in procrastination behavior and poor academic focus. In addition, ineffective time management may worsen students’ ability to complete responsibilities efficiently and maintain balance between work and study activities. This study aims to analyze the role of procrastination in mediating the effects of FOMO and time management on work study balance among working students. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected through online questionnaires distributed to 101 working students selected using purposive sampling techniques. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The findings indicate that FOMO positively affects procrastination, while time management negatively affects procrastination. Furthermore, procrastination negatively influences work-study balance. The mediation analysis also demonstrates that procrastination significantly mediates the relationship between FOMO, time management, and work-study balance. These findings emphasize the importance of effective time management and controlled social media use in reducing procrastination behavior and improving work-study balance among working students.