The role of time management in stress models

Although previous research has not identified time managements precise role in stress models, the present paper argues that it can be both a mediator and moderator. As described by Preacher et al., a moderated mediation process allows the variable of interest to explain the causal relationship between the independent and dependent variable yet also inform us when or to what extent the relationship is said to exist. When applied to the stress-strain relationship, time management can be brought into play when the stressor is operating (mediating) and can also be seen to have a greater or lesser effect depending on the degree with which the individual is able to control the time elements related to stress (moderating).