Research objectives:

The main goal of this research is to systematically explore the integration of self-care routines as a means
to enhance the cognitive performance and operational decision-making abilities of operations
management students.

The following are the study’s specific objectives:

1. To investigate the current understanding and awareness of self-care practices among operations
management students.

2. To assess the level of student engagement in self-care routines and their overall well-being, including
stress levels, burnout, and physical health.

3. To examine the cognitive performance of operations management students through standardized

assessments, focusing on memory, problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity.

4. To evaluate the operational decision-making skills of operations management students, both in

controlled academic environments and real-world scenarios.

5. To identify common stressors and challenges faced by operations management students in their
academic and personal lives, and how these factors may impact their cognitive abilities and decision-
making processes.

6. To explore the impact of specific self-care practices, such as stress management techniques, physical
health routines, and mindfulness exercises, on the mental and emotional well-being of operations
management students.

7. To investigate the relationship between the adoption of self-care routines and improvements in
cognitive abilities and operational decision-making skills among operations management students.

8. To analyze potential variations in the effectiveness of self-care practices based on individual

characteristics, such as gender, age, and prior self-care experience, among operations management
students.

9. To develop tailored self-care recommendations and guidelines designed specifically for operations
management students, considering their unique academic demands and stressors.

10. To provide evidence-based recommendations to academic institutions and policymakers on

integrating self-care education and support programs into operations management curricula to enhance
student well-being, cognitive performance, and decision-making abilities.

11. To contribute to the broader understanding of the interplay between self-care, cognitive
performance, and operational decision-making within the context of higher education and operations
management, bridging the existing research gap.
Through a thorough examination of self-care practices and their impact, this research seeks to contribute
to the broader understanding of the critical relationship between self-care, cognitive performance, and
decision-making skills within the context of higher education and operations management.