Quality of life of Non-Permanent Teachers and Their Coping Strategies During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Authors

  • Zaila C. Decin Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author
  • Adrian R. Guinto Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author
  • Arianne Nicole S. Nachor Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author
  • Diane April B. Oabel Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70922/11tmpa85

Keywords:

challenges, coping strategies, COVID-19, quality of life, new normal, non-permanent teachers, pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in tremendous challenges. Education is among the most affected social sectors. Teachers and students are compelled to adapt to the alternative modes of teaching and learning delivery. The Philippines’ largest Higher Education Institution in terms of students became the focus of this study, particularly its non-permanent teaching staff. This research is designed to determine the quality of life and coping strategies of non-permanent teachers of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using mixed methods – sequential explanatory research design, 278 respondents were selected out of the 1,926 total population. Quantitative data were collected through the use of the World Health Organization’s Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) Scale and the Filipino Coping Strategies Scale (FCSS) and were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Meanwhile, qualitative data were collected through a validated and pilot-tested focus group discussion (FGD) guide with transcripts subjected to content analysis. Data revealed that the lowest dimension of quality of life of the teachers is the physical aspect. Some of the most common coping strategies were cognitive reappraisal, problem solving, religiosity, and relaxation. The respondents differ in terms of religiosity, relaxation, emotional release, and overactivity along with their age, other sources of income, and marital status. Further analysis indicated a relationship between the four domains of quality of life and some types of coping strategies which showed how the quality of life is affected by specific coping practices. Recommendations as to policies and programs to address the issues identified were set. 

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Author Biographies

  • Zaila C. Decin, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

    ZAILA CORTEZ DECIN is currently a fulltime Instructor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa Manila under the Department of Psychology, College of Social Sciences and Development (CSSD). Since 2016, she teaches Psychology and Social Sciences subjects both for the Senior High School and undergraduate. During her academic years, Ms Decin took up Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Perpetual Help System in Binan, Laguna and graduated Master in Industrial Psychology from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Graduate School Manila. She also holds a Psychometrician license and plays active membership with Psychological Association of the Philippines. Before she joined the academe, she has a various corporate work experiences from different organizations in Human Resources, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and Account Management.

  • Adrian R. Guinto, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

    ADRIAN R. GUINTO graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from St. Jude College in Manila and a Master of Science in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Psychology from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. In Malolos, Bulacan, at La Consolacion University of the Philippines, he is currently a doctoral candidate in educational psychology. In addition, he holds a certification in sign language interpretation from the Philippine Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf. He currently works as a full-time faculty member in the Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ College of Social Sciences and Development’s Psychology Department as well as a part-time faculty member in the College of Science, Department of Biology. In addition to being an academic, he is a qualified Mental Health Responder, a licensed American Sign Language interpreter, and a volunteer catechist for the Archdiocese of Manila Persons with Disabilities. He is also a Technical Sergeant in the Air Force Reserve, assigned to the Col. Jesus Villamor Air Base’s First Ready Reserve Airlift & Tactical Support Wing in Pasay City.

  • Arianne Nicole S. Nachor, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

    ARIANNE NICOLE S. NACHOR is a lecturer, a researcher, a motivational speaker, and a mental health advocate. Currently, she works as a faculty member (Psychology Department) and the Chief of Merit Promotion Section at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She took her Master’s degree in Psychology at the same university. In addition, she graduated as a Class Valedictorian at Subic National High School. She served as a student leader and attended various contests to represent her Alma Mater. Arianne was also part of the National Youth Congress on Mental Health last 2017 where several youth leaders from the Philippines worked hand in hand to formulate resolutions that helped the recent passage of Republic Act No. 11036, or the Philippine Comprehensive Mental Health Law. Her research and advocacies include gender studies, family psychology, emotional resilience, and positive psychology. Moreover, she is an emotional resilience trainer and an addiction recovery facilitator. She is a member of the Psychological Association of the Philippines, Asian Association of Interdisciplinary Research, Inc., and Asian Association for Academic Integrity, Inc. Arianne is a mental health professional committed to assist and to encourage people in reaching their fullest potential. You can reach her at ansnachor@pup.edu.ph.

  • Diane April B. Oabel, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

    DIANE APRIL B. OABEL is a faculty member of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines since 2018. She received her Bachelor degree in Clinical Psychology at Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2012 and Master’s degree in Psychology major in Clinical Psychology in 2018. She is a registered psychometrician and had a 3 year experience as a case manager/counselor in Metro Psychiatry Facility, Roads and Bridges to Recovery, Inc. and practiced her profession as a psychometrician for 2 years in Physician Diagnostic Services Center, Inc. She is an active volunteer of Progressive Assistance Canada Sponsorship Team, Hands of God Charity Works and Eco-Human Volunteer Group since 2016. She published her thesis, “Self-Concept as Correlates to Social Acceptability of Secondary Education Students: Basis for Career Guidance Program” in 2018 after her graduation. Since her affiliation with PUP Psychology department in 2018, she has been actively contributing in the department research unit and other areas of the department.

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Published

2024-11-28

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2022): Social Sciences and Development Review

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Quality of life of Non-Permanent Teachers and Their Coping Strategies During the Covid-19 Pandemic. (2024). Social Sciences and Development Review, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.70922/11tmpa85