Chapter IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSES, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents and discusses the analyses and interpretation of the

data gathered from the result of the survey disseminated to the Aircraft

Maintenance Technician of ALIAC. The respondents answered a total of sixteen

(16) questions regarding the different coping mechanisms during the COVID-19

Pandemic.

I. Demographic Profile

Table I. Demographic Profile of the Respondents

Demographic Classification Total Number Percentage (%)

Male 20 100%
Gender
Female 0 0%

Table I shows the demographic profile of the respondents of the study.

The total number of respondents is 20. 100% of the total population is under the

classification of male.

II. Coping mechanisms of the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians of Air

Link International Aviation College (ALIAC) during the COVID-19
Pandemic

Table II. Responses in question no. 1

You spent so much time with your family during the COVID-19 Pandemic as
everyone was not allowed to go outside their houses.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 10 50%
Agree 3 15%
Neither 3 15%
Disagree 2 10%
Strongly Disagree 2 10%
 Table II shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 1. 50% or 10 out of 50 respondents strongly agreed that they have

spent too much time with their family during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The article

written by A. Fagan last 2020 entitled, “How the Pandemic Changed Family

Dynamics”, states that the social landscape has looked wildly different over the

past year and a half. Because of the quarantines and social restrictions made

necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person social interactions were greatly

reduced in 2020 as many found themselves spending most of their time at home

with family, and away from friends and colleagues. Previous research has

already connected quarantine and increased mental health issues that have

been observed during the pandemic (e.g., Chahal et al., 2020; Ghebreyesus et

al., 2020).

Table III. Responses in question no. 2

Your social media usage increased as compared to before the pandemic.

Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 9 45%
Agree 7 35%
Neither 3 15%
Disagree 1 5%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%

Table III shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 2. 45% or 9 out of 20 respondents strongly agreed and 35% of the

total population agreed that their social media usage increased during the

pandemic as compared to during the pre-pandemic time. According to the

published article by S. Dixon last 2022 entitled, “Social media use during COVID-
19 worldwide - Statistics & Facts”, states that 2020 was marked by the

coronavirus pandemic and has changed everyday life in various ways, one of

which is, without a doubt, the way people use the internet. There was a

significant increase in the average time U.S. users spent on social media in

2020: 65 minutes daily, compared to 54 minutes and 56 minutes the years

before. The amount of time spent on social networking is expected to remain

stable in the upcoming years. While on the other hand, 5% or 1 out of 20

respondents disagreed.

Table IV. Responses in question no. 3

During the COVID-19 pandemic, after doing the household chores, you spent so
much time surfing the net, watching online videos, and interacting with your
online friends.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 5 25%
Agree 11 55%
Neither 3 15%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree 1 5%

Table IV shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 3. 55% or 11 out of 20 respondents agreed and 25% agreed that

they have spent so much time surfing the night, watching online videos, and

interacting with online friends after doing their household chores during the

COVID-19 Pandemic. 5% of the total respondents strongly disagree.

Table V. Responses in question no. 4

Since going out of your house and hanging out with your friends and loved ones,
you utilized some known social media platforms to communicate with your friends
and families.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
 Strongly Agree 3 15%
Agree 14 70%
Neither 2 10%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree 1 5%

Table V shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 4. 70% or 14 out of 20 respondents agreed that they utilized some

known social media platforms to communicate with their friends and families. The

article published in Khoros written by their staff last 2022 entitled, “The Role of

Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic”, states that during the height of

COVID-19, people around the world used social media to stay connected — even while

physically separated. This made COVID-19 different from previous pandemics. As

countries began to quarantine, there were seismic shifts in communities and across

businesses, which were documented and influenced by social media.

Table VI. Responses in question no. 5

You are restricting yourself from watching or reading the news to protect your
mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 2 10%
Agree 10 50%
Neither 2 10%
Disagree 3 15%
Strongly Disagree 3 15%

Table VI shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 5. 50% or 10 out of 20 respondents agreed that they have been

restricting themselves from watching or reading the news to protect their mental

health during the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the article written by S.

Lindberg entitled, “Is Watching the News Bad for Mental Health?”, states that the

media we consume daily has an impact on our thinking, behavior, and emotions.

If you’ve fallen into a pattern of regularly watching or listening to the news, the

majority of what you’re consuming is likely about the coronavirus (COVID-19)

crisis. And while staying up to date on local and national news, especially as it

relates to mandates and health updates, is critical during this time, experts say

over-consumption of the news can take a toll on your physical, emotional, and

mental health. The remaining 40% of the total population was still watching the

news to be updated on the status of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Table VII. Responses in question no. 6

You gain new knowledge aligned with your work through reading journals and/or
modules during the lockdown.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 4 20%
Agree 10 50%
Neither 4 20%
Disagree 1 5%
Strongly Disagree 1 5%

Table VII shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 6. 50 % or 10 out of 20 respondents agreed that they have gained

knowledge aligned with their work through reading journals during the pandemic.

20% of the total respondents strongly agreed while the remaining 30% disagree

which indicates that they haven’t experienced reading the journals or any other

modules amidst the pandemic.

Table VIII. Responses in question no. 7.

In connection to question no. 6, you develop new skills through acquiring new
knowledge related to your work.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 5 25%
Agree 11 55%
Neither 2 10%
Disagree 2 10%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%

Table VIII shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 7. 55% or 11 out of 20 respondents agreed that through reading

journals, they have developed new skills related to their work. 5 out of 20 or 25%

of the total respondents strongly agreed with the statement while the remaining

20% of the total respondents disagreed with the statement. Based on the article

written by T. Muhamad last July 2020 entitled, “Skills Development during and

after the pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities”, states that the COVID-19

pandemic has provided an opportunity to accelerate this digital learning program.

Lockdowns, physical distancing, and travel restrictions have made distance

learning a necessity. The advantage of distance learning is that we could provide

better access to skills development for wider populations, particularly those who

live in rural areas and may have previously struggled to get access to vocational

skills demanded by the industry. This, in turn, allows them to be skilled and to

have better access to decent jobs.

Table IX. Responses in question no. 8

Working from home set up during the pandemic helps you to become functional
and productive if even you are not on-site to work.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
 Strongly Agree 2 10%
Agree 4 20%
Neither 6 30%
Disagree 7 35%
Strongly Disagree 1 5%

Table IX shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 8. Based on the responses of the respondents, 40% of the total

respondents, or 8 out of 20 respondents disagreed with the statement that a

work-from-home setup during the COVID-19 Pandemic helps them to become

more functional and productive. 6 out of 20 or 30% of the total population are in

the middle, they neither agree nor disagree on the statement, and the remaining

30% of the total respondents agreed which means that the work-from-home set

up helps them to become more functional and productive. An article written by F.

Richter entitled, “The Perks of Working from Home”, last 2021 revealed that 32%

of the total respondents on the survey have increased their productivity during

the work-from-home setup.

Table X. Responses in question no. 9

You attended a series of online training and seminars during the COVID-19
pandemic that helped you gain additional knowledge to improve your work
proficiency.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 5 25%
Agree 6 30%
Neither 5 25%
Disagree 4 20%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
 Table X shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 9. 30% or 6 out of 20 respondents agreed while 5 out of 20 or 25%

of the total respondents gained additional knowledge during the COVID-19

Pandemic through attending online training and seminars. The remaining 45% of

the total respondents were not sure and/or disagreed on the statement. Based on

the article written in World Economic Forum last April 2020 entitled, “The future

of face-to-face: how COVID-19 will reshape learning and work”, states that the

COVID-19 pandemic has busted the myth that work-from-home and online

training is impractical or ineffective; Digital learning and learning via telepresence

will become an accepted, “must-have” part of a blended working and learning

environment.

Table XI. Responses in question no. 10

Reading some articles that will calm you and bring peace to your mental health
was one of the activities you did during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 2 10%
Agree 10 50%
Neither 4 20%
Disagree 1 5%
Strongly Disagree 2 10%

Table XI shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 10. 50% or 10 out of 20 respondents agreed that they have read

some articles that make them calm which affects their mental health during the

COVID-19 pandemic. The article written by The Conversation last October 2020

with the title “How reading habits have changed during the COVID-19 lockdown”,

revealed that During times of crisis, people find themselves faced with lifestyle
changes. One of the earliest and most noticeable changes seen during the

COVID-19 lockdown was how we consume media — and especially how we

read. People tend to find comfort in certain books, and reading habits and genre

preferences can change during periods of stress. This helps to explain why much

genre fiction has roots in times of significant social, political, or economic

upheaval. Gothic literature is, in part, a British Protestant response to the French

Revolution (1789-99).

Table XII. Responses in question no. 11

You were able to sustain your work competency by having regular online
meetings with your co-workers and supervisors.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 3 15%
Agree 9 45%
Neither 6 30%
Disagree 2 10%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%

Table XII shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 11. 45% or 9 out of 20 respondents agreed that they have sustained

their work competency by having regular online meetings with their team during

the COVID-19 pandemic. 15% of the total respondents strongly agreed on this

statement. According to Randstad Sourceright, Weekly communication, 'all

hands' meetings and fun competitions keep morale high; effective use of HR tech

ensures clients’ needs are met.

Table XIII. Responses in table no. 12

You were able to sustain or maintain your work competency through the initiative
of your employer for you to be in a bubble (stay-in) set up at ALIAC to work.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
 Strongly Agree 3 15%
Agree 10 50%
Neither 6 30%
Disagree 1 5%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%

Table XIII shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 12. 50% or 10 out of 20 and 3 out of 20 respondents maintained

their work competency through the initiative of their employer to be in a bubble

(stay-in) setup. ALIAC allows them to work in a bubble setup to sustain their work

competency. In a case study published by Randstad Sourceright, as a global

talent solutions leader, Randstad Sourceright employs more than 2,500

employees in over 70 countries. Our people work remotely at client offices or

from home, and our teams work across many geographies and time zones. As a

result, employee engagement has always been a top priority for our company. As

the COVID-19 pandemic causes lockdowns around the world, Randstad

Sourceright is focused on ensuring that employees remain connected and

engaged. Maintaining business continuity to continue supporting our clients

during these challenging times is critical.

Table XIV. Responses in question no. 13

Aside from taking care of your mental and physical health, you are also taking
care of your spiritual health through spending time attending online religious talks
to have peace of mind amidst the pandemic.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 1 5%
Agree 14 70%
Neither 4 20%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
 Table XIV shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 13. 70% or 14 out of 20 respondents agreed that during the COVID-

19 pandemic, they considered taking care of their spiritual health by attending

online religious talks to have peace of mind during the pandemic. The article

written by World Economic Forum entitled, “How religious groups and services

have adapted during the coronavirus pandemic”, states that as countries

implement social distancing and lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic,

many places of worship have been forced to close. In response, religious leaders

are streaming services online, allowing their followers to practice their faith in a

way that's safe and socially responsible.

Table XV. Responses in question no. 14

You were able to sustain and comply with your work deliverables with the help of
your employer by allowing you to work in a skeletal or in a bubble setup.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 3 15%
Agree 14 70%
Neither 3 15%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%

Table XV shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 14. 70% or 14 out of 20 respondents agreed that they were able to

sustain and continuously complied with their work deliverables with the help of

their employer. 3% of the total population strongly agreed with this statement

which indicates that their employers are very generous enough to support and

allow them to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, following the minimum health

standard protocol.
Table XVI. Responses in question 15.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of people are struggling due to several
factors and one of which is salary cutting, as an employee of your current
employer, you were able to sustain and provide for the needs of your families
through the help of your employer by giving an extra allowance and/or monetary
aid aside from the regular salary you are receiving.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 6 30%
Agree 11 55%
Neither 3 15%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%

Table XVI shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 15. 55% or 11 out of 20 respondents and 6 out of 20 or 30% of the

total respondents were able to sustain and provide for the needs of their families

through the help of their employers. Their employers also gave extra allowance

and monetary aid to their employees. The article written by T. Allen entitled, “The

Pandemic Is Changing Employee Benefits”, states that the pandemic laid bare

the fact that we have a broken care infrastructure, support for mental health is

insufficient, and many of us are entangled in demanding and inflexible workplace

cultures that create burnout. Organizations are responding. They’ve recognized

that employee benefits can be life-changing for their workforce, especially those

centered around care, flexibility, and mental health. To better support their

employees and their business, they plan to revise their benefits strategies in the

upcoming year. A new report on the future of benefits shows that 98% of human

resource leaders and C-suite decision-makers from across the U.S. plan to newly

offer or expand at least one benefit due to lessons learned during this crisis.
Table XVII. Responses in question no. 16

Instead of taking the negative effects of the pandemic, you use its positive effects
by utilizing the time in learning things that will help you improve your work in
terms of efficiency and accuracy.
Responses Number of Responses Percentage (%)
Strongly Agree 6 30%
Agree 13 65%
Neither 1 5%
Disagree 0 0%
Strongly Disagree 0 0%

Table XVII shows the number of responses and their percentage in survey

question no. 16. 13 out of 20 or 65% of the respondents were optimistic during

the COVID-19 pandemic where they use most of their time in learning things that

will improve their work in terms of efficiency and accuracy. The article written by

Business Think on their website last 2020 entitled, “Six important ways COVID-

19 has changed the workplace for good”, states that the COVID-19 crisis has

changed the way we work. Some say the coronavirus pandemic will have a

lasting, positive impact on workplace culture since the lockdown has become

synonymous with working from home for many people. Others complain remote

work can be isolating, as it also makes the competing priorities that employers

and employees are juggling very visible.

 III. Summary of the Distribution of the Different Coping Mechanisms

based on Likert Responses

Figure 3. Percentage Distribution of Different Coping Mechanisms

Figure 3 shows the percentage distribution of different coping mechanisms

based on the responses to the survey conducted. Most of the respondents chose

either Strongly Agree or Agree as reflected on the graph.

IV. Summary of the most common composite coping mechanism.

Table XVIII. Summary of Common Composite Coping Mechanism

Coping Mechanism Input (ranked by mean) Question(s) Composite mean (n=20)
1. Family and social support 1, 3, 4 3.9
2. Focus on career knowledge and skills 6, 7, 9, 16 3.8875
3. Media usage strategies 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 3.72
4. Work company set-up and assistance 8, 11, 12, 14, 15 3.7
5. Spiritual stronghold 13 3.65
 Table XVIII shows the summary of the most common composite coping

mechanisms based on the responses on the survey using the Likert scale. Mostly

agree with all composite coping mechanisms using the mean range: of 3.65 - 3.9.

Family and Social Support are the most frequent coping mechanisms selected by

the respondents followed by Focusing on Career Knowledge and Skills with a

composite mean value of 3.9. The least frequent coping mechanism selected is

the Spiritual Stronghold with a composite mean value of 3.65.