Acceptance of Technology among Malaysian Fishermen

Raidah Mazuki,Norsida Man

doi:10.5539/ass.v10n16p1

Abstract

This paper delves into research on acceptance of state-of-the-art in technology at the individual level among fishermen in Malaysia. This study is quantitative, and surveys a total of 200 registered fishermen from Johor, Malacca and Selangor. The analyses performed have confirmed that the main points that gear fishermen toward accepting fishery technology are related to the issues of safety, technological skill and knowledge, time saving, and minimization of interference by the middleman. A number of discussions and recommendations have been placed and can be expected to assist the relevant parties concerned with constructing strategies to further encourage the use of fishery technologies among fishermen in Malaysia.

Highlights

Evolution of technology has changed the way the fishermen conduct their fishing routine
The main objective of this paper has much to do with fisheries technologies and Malaysian fishermen whereby it intends to determine the acceptance of fishery technology among Malaysian fishermen
Within the scope of this study, it has been found that there are a number of points that incline fishermen toward accepting fishery technology

Summary

Introduction

Evolution of technology has changed the way the fishermen conduct their fishing routine. Acceptance can be defined as the variations that can be seen among members of any group with reference to particular characteristics, such as temperament, energy level, friendship patterns and parent-child attachment (Borich & Tombari, 1997). Having the fisheries technology it without having the supports from the target groups-the fishermen, is seen as useless efforts. Research with regard to fisheries technology has been conducted by scholars across the globe, with a focus having been placed on the fishermen’s attitude, social environment, socio-economic benefits, and perceived ease of use of technology (Venkatesh & Morris, 2000; Shih, 2004; Luarn & Lin, 2004; Shiro, 2008). Studies with reference to acceptance of the use of fishery technology are scarce, which gives rise to the need for such a study to be conducted

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