Thesis
Thesis
Introduction
Lifestyle can be defined as a particular way individuals lead their lives defined by a group
of distinct behaviors which occur regularly in a certain time period. In the literature, lifestyle is
Apitzsch, 2005; Aarnio, Winter, Kujala and Kaprio, 2002; Craig et al., 2003). Lifestyle plays a big
role in a person’s quality of work. The lifestyle of a person is maintained based on his type of work
and work environment. We spend as much as a third of our lives at work, thus promotion of good
health in the workplace is a common interest of employers and employees (Stergar, 2005). Each
profession has a special set of qualifications. Flight attendants must meet the demands of the task
given to them. To be able to perform the tasks required of this profession, candidates, in addition
to other demands, have to fulfill special health criteria (Official Gazette of the Republic of
Slovenia, nr. 72/02, 62/08, and 7/09; Regulations on Cabin Crew Licensing in Farčnik, 2012).
Most important Flight attendants are required to maintain their physical condition also to watch
their diet.
The main job of flight attendant is to ensure the safety duty and comfort of passengers
during an airline flight. Flight attendants known to be a hardworking and competitive when it
comes to their work. Flight attendants expect 4 AM wake up calls and sporadic work hours. Flight
attendants expect to have a delays, and flight cancellations. Flight attendants always submit their
monthly scheduling and which routes they fly and days they get to take off. Due to their tight
schedules, sometimes they forget to enjoy the things that surrounds them.
Besides the fact that there are already researches related to cabin crews, most of it isn’t a
lot concerned with regards to the Flight Attendants’ lifestyle. The purpose of this study is to be
able to identify the factors that affect the lifestyle of the flight attendants of Cebu Pacific Air by
asking several questions. The researchers want to ascertain if there are differences between the
lifestyle of the cabin crews to the lifestyle of other professions. The researchers have hopes to
uncover if flight attendants still have time to live in a healthy lifestyle despite their hectic schedules
The researchers aim to discover what types of lifestyles do the Flight Attendants have and
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What are the factors that affect the lifestyle of Flight Attendants in Cebu Pacific Air?
2. Are there any differences between the lifestyle of Flight Attendants inside and outside their
work?
3. Are there any similarities and differences between the lifestyle of the Flight Attendants to
other professions?
SURVEY QUESTIONS (TENTATIVE)
2. Do you still manage to have time for yourself despite busy schedule?
The importance of the study is to identify the factors that affect the lifestyle of Flight
Attendants in Cebu Pacific Air. This research aims to understand the kind of routine they have and
Because it will be a big help for them to know if they really want to become part of the
Aviation Industry. This study will distinguish the similarities and differences of Flight Attendants
to other professions.
This study can help the students of St. Paul University whose course are related to Tourism
Management in order for them to be enlightened on what can be their possible type of lifestyle
once they graduated from college and for them to be prepared in the future regarding to their type
To future researchers
This study will provide additional information and new insights that can help the future
the academe.
This study was directed to the Flight Attendants of Cebu Pacific Air in order for the
The survey questionnaire was designed to assess the Factors that Affect the Lifestyle of
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Cabin Crew – the members of an aircrew employed by airlines in order to ensure the safety
Environment – the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc.
of someone or something.
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