Fishermen Households Research Articles

Climate Change Adaptation and Economic Vulnerability of Small Scale Fishermen in the Spermonde Islands, Indonesia

The general objectives of the research are: 1) To investigates the economic hardships faced by fishermen households in the Spermonde Islands due to climate change., and 2) To examine the adoption of diversified livelihoods as a tactic for confronting and adjusting to climate change among fishermen in the Spermonde Islands. Meanwhile, the specific objectives of the research are: 1) Calculating the economic vulnerability of fishermen to climate change, 2) Determining the adaptive capacity index (ACI), 3) Determining possible scenarios taken by fishermen in making decisions related to the impact of climate change on fishermen's income and 4) Determine co-development scenarios for adaptation to climate change. The research method uses in-depth interviews with small-scale fishermen on four islands in Makassar City (Barrang Lompo Island and Kodingareng Lompo) and Pangkep Regency (Ballang Lompo and Badi Islands) and data analysis to understand the impact of climate change on fishermen's livelihoods and the factors that influence vulnerability. their economy. The research results show that fishermen in the Spermonde Islands face various challenges due to climate change, including increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather, changes in seasonal patterns, and rising sea levels. This impact negatively impacts their production and income, and threatens the sustainability of their livelihoods. A factor that most influenced the economic vulnerability of fishing households in the Spermonde Archipelago was the existence an alternative income for a fishermen.

ANALISIS TINGKAT KESEJAHTERAAN RUMAH TANGGA NELAYAN

The study was conducted on a fisherman's household in Weru Village, Paciran district of Lamongan. The objective of the study was to find out the relationship between income, consumption, housing conditions, accommodation facilities, family members' health, access to health services, children's access to education, and access to transport facilities to the well-being of fishermen's households, both simultaneously and partially. The method used in this research uses associative descriptive methods. The study used 91 as a sample of the study using double linear regression analysis. Hypothesis testing in this study uses test-F and test-t statistics. The statistical analytics process uses the SPSS for Windows 25 program. According to the results of the study, the influence of income, consumption, housing conditions, accommodation facilities, the health of family members, access to health services, children's education, and access to transport facilities on the well-being of fishermen's households, carried out with a determination coefficient analysis, has an impact of 0.998 or 99.8%, i.e. income, consumer, conditions of housing, accommodations, family members' health, health of health services access, child education access, and transport facility access have an effect of 99.8% on fisherman's welfare and the remaining 0.2% is influenced by other factors not studied by the author.

Analisis Strategi Adaptasi Dalam Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Rumah Tangga

This study explores adaptation strategies in fulfilling the household needs of fishing families on Bajo Medang Island, Sumbawa. Bajo Medang Island is mostly inhabited by the Bajo tribe who depend on fishing for their livelihood. Fishermen on Bajo Medang Island depend on natural conditions, namely the fishing season and the lean season. This season affects the catch obtained. In the fishing season the fishermen are busy at sea, on the other hand, in the lean season fishing activities are reduced so that many fishermen are forced to be unemployed. The measurement variables include; household income, allocation of household needs and adaptation strategies carried out by household members. The purpose of the study was to find out (1) How much household income, and use it for what needs. (2) How is the community's adaptation strategy in fulfilling household needs? The research used a descriptive-exploratory quantitative method, determining the sample; the community was determined by quota sampling (rationed), namely 50 households, (10.14%) of the total population of 493 RT. While the sample was selected by stratified proportional random sampling; semi-modern (40%) and traditional (60%) fishermen. The data collection was conducted with structured interviews using questionnaires, observation and documentation. The results showed that most (73.67%) of the fishermen's household income was allocated for basic needs, while the allocation for secondary needs was 18.85% and the allocation for tertiary needs was 7.48%. The community's adaptation strategy in meeting household needs is borrowing from family and or neighbors (52%). This is done because it is easier to meet and has a close emotional relationship. While those who increase the time allocation for the main job are only 48%. This is because the timing of fishing activities depends on natural/climatic conditions.

PENGENALAN DAN PELATIHAN DIVERSIFIKASI PRODUK HASIL PERIKANAN KEPADA ISTRI NELAYAN DI KENJERAN-SURABAYA

The impoverished economic condition of fishermen is one of reasons that compelling the wives to work and earn extra living for their families. This problem is predominantly occurred in fishermen households in Kenjeran, Surabaya. This impoverished economic condition of fishermen is considerably influenced by the lack of adequate facilities and education related to the processing of diversified fishery commodities. Therefore, in order to help the economy improvement and reduce the poverty level within fishermen households, it is necessary to provide community service which is focusing on giving skill in diversification process of fisheries commodities. This activity aims to provide training and information enrichment related to fishery product processing skills in order to encourage financial independence in fishermen communities. This community service activity was initially began with conducting preliminary survey, which then continued with the training in making products from fisheries commodities. In the counseling process, primary data was taken by conducting interviews to fill out questionnaires. The result of this community service activity showed that the majority of participants already had certain level of understanding toward nutritional information and proper method to make processed fisheries products. The participants of this activity were given information regarding to the utilization of package in protecting and elevating the selling price of fisheries products. The questionnaires evaluation shows that the fishermen wives need further assistance regarding the variety of fish processing method, along with the effective marketing strategy and the proper implementation of sanitation hygiene to make products with high selling price. The Kenjeran fishing community understands the importance of diversifying fishery products. This is an effort to increase the economic value of products as an economic resource for residents.

Fisherman Resilience during The Covd-19 Pandemic Ujung District Parepare Town

This study aims to determine the economic condition of fishermen's households, Ujung Kota Parepare District during the Covid-19 pandemic and to determine the resilience of fishermen in meeting their needs during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was conducted from July 2021 to August 2021. The sampling method is purposive sampling with a total sample of 29 people. The data sources used are primary data and secondary data. Data is analyzed using revenue analysis, and qualitative data analysis. The economic condition of fishing households in Ujung Kota Parepare District during the Covid-19 pandemic has decreased income and seeks additional income by doing side jobs. The resilience of fishermen in Ujung Kota Parepare District in fulfilling the needs of life is to utilize livelihood assets (natural, human, physical, financial and social), which they have in the fishermen households of Ujung District. This capital is used so that fishermen in Ujung District can be resilient during the Covid-19 pandemic without having to increase their burden and vulnerability.

PENGARUH PENDAPATAN, PENDIDIKAN, DAN JUMLAH TANGGUNGAN KELUARGA TERHADAP POLA KONSUMSI RUMAH TANGGA NELAYAN DI DESA BATU BELUBANG KABUPATEN BANGKA TENGAH

This research was conducted with the aim of finding out the influence of Income, Education and Number of Family Dependents on the Consumption Patterns of Fisherman Households in Batu Be Lubang Village, Central Bangka Regency. The data used is primary data sourced from questionnaires distributed to 76 respondents. Then the data was analyzed using the multiple linear regression equation, Classic Assumption Test, t test, F test, and regression coefficient (R2). The research results obtained show that the income variable has a positive and significant effect on the household consumption variable, the education variable shows a negative relationship and a significant effect that is not too big on the consumption variable, while the variable number of family dependents shows a positive relationship but does not have a significant effect that is not too big on the consumption variable. household consumption. Then, based on the results of the t test and F test, it was found that income, education and number of family dependents had a significant effect on household consumption in Batu Bejiwa village, Central Bangka Regency. The coefficient of determination test result (R2) is 43.38%, which means that income, education and number of family dependents have an influence of 43.38% on fishermen's household consumption and the remaining 56.62% is influenced by other variables.

Social Capital and Household Vulnerability of Fishermen's Household in Lae-Lae Island, Makassar City

The results of research conducted in 2022 in the Lae-Lae Island fishing community found that the forms of household livelihood vulnerability can be categorized into: pressure from external community factors that are long-term and broad-scale (trends), shocks that come in a short time that disrupt sources of livelihood, and disturbances or pressures that are seasonal. The study also found that small-scale fishing communities carry out three livelihood strategies namely: (1) double income pattern; (2) optimizing the role of the family; and (3) utilizing social networks. The factors of the existence of physical and financial capital as an essential element of resilience show that these two capitals still need to be improved in the community’s possession. This research is a continuation of previous research, aiming to determine the strength of social capital possessed by fishing communities in dealing with household livelihood vulnerabilities on Lae-lae Island, Makassar City. This type of research is descriptive qualitative with informants and was carried out through purposive sampling. Researchers used observation data collection techniques, interviews, and documentation. The analysis technique used is qualitative data analysis and is descriptive. The study found that social norms in the fishing community on Lae-lae Island contributed to other elements of social capital. Social solid norms maintain the habit of mutual assistance, high trust among them, and cooperation built in a network of social and institutional relations, which is a condition rooted in the socio-cultural values of the fishing community of the Bugis-Makassar tribe.
 Keywords: social capital, resilient, livelihood strategy

Circle Fish and the Women of Perlis Village (Ethnography Study of the Women in Perlis Village, Brandan Barat, Langkat Regency)

Cerbung fish is one of the fish caught by fishermen in Perlis Village. Dried cerbung fish is a superior product in the fisheries sector which is in demand by the wider community besides that it is also the catch that is most in demand as a life support for the fishing community of Perlis Village. In the process of processing dried cerbung fish it does not only involve fishermen, but Perlis women also have quite an important role, namely as splitters of cerbung fish. North Sumatra. This method uses a qualitative method with an ethnographic study approach that is carried out as a live-in (living together) community by making observations (participatory observation as well as conducting interviews with informants. The results of the study show that female cerbung fish splitters have an important role in the fishermen's household economy. When the turtledove season arrives, from March to November, the income of women who work as swordfish splitters increases compared to their other jobs.However, these women receive less special attention from the community.

Food Security Status and Coping Strategies of Households in Inland Fisheries: Evidence from Fishermen from Niger River Basin

Inland fisheries play an important role in economic growth and food security in developing landlocked countries. In Mali, fishing from the Niger River contributes to national food security and nutrition but the food status of fishermen remains a research question to be explored. The objective of this study is to analyze the security status and coping strategies of fishermen households' in Pelengana municipality located along the Niger River in the Segou region. The adopted methodology is based on the food security index (FSI) which is a composite indicator based on Food consumption score (FCS), Economic vulnerability (EV), and Coping strategy index (CSI). The collection of data by survey concerned 204 households of fishermen in the municipality. The results of the FSI analysis indicate all fishermen's households are food secure. According to the FCS, EV, and CSI analysis, 1.3%, 6.9% and, 8.3% are food insecure. The households sell the fish and buy 98% of their food at the market. In conclusion, fishing allows fishermen to ensure their food security through the generated income for purchasing food at the market. The study encourages development partners and the government of Mali to invest in the development of the fish value chain to improve incomes and strengthen the food security of stakeholders, especially fishermen. For further research, an in-depth analysis of the impact of fish chain development on national food security is needed.

Social Characteristics of Squid Fishermen Conditions in Improving Household Welfare and Income, Lampung

The level of income determines the welfare of fishermen. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the income level of squid fishermen and household incomse with the condition of squid fishermen. This study was conducted in Sukajaya Lempasing Village, Teluk Pandan District, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung. The results of the study showed that squid fisherman households with income above the minimum wage (prosperous) value have side jobs that can increase their income to meet the daily needs. The welfare level of squid fishermen is in the poor to moderate category. Education is a human right for every Indonesian citizen, thus every citizen has the right to get a proper education. Education is an important indicator in measuring household welfare. The difference in the education level will certainly affect the level of welfare obtained by each household. Most of the squid fishermen are in a prosperous condition because they have high scores on every welfare indicator, especially on education indicators, consumption levels and patterns as well as housing and environmental indicators.

Analysis of Vulnerability and Resilience of Fisherman Households in Facing the Covid-19 Pandemic in Jayapura-Papua City

Fisheries resources in Jayapura City is very potential. Fisherman households are very dependent to use fishery resources. Pandemic Covid-19 has an impact of fishermen’s households economy. The research was conducted on 62 KK in Jayapura City, namely in Hamadi and Dok 9. The research objective was to determine the level of vulnerability and resilience of fishermen households due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The data used consists of primary data and secondary data. The results of the study show that the most impactful aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic on respondent fishermen are the economic aspects and the level of resilience of respondent fishermen is classified as moderate with a resilience value of 4,90, this shows that the social resilience of respondent fishermen is moderate in facing the Covid-19 pandemic. Because the potential of the resource is potential, so that what the related institutions need to do is to prepare facilities that can support the production process after capture fisheries activities.

PERANAN WANITA NELAYAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN RUMAH TANGGA DI KELURAHAN AMPENAN SELATAN KECAMATAN AMPENAN KOTA MATARAM

This study aims to determine the role of fisherwomen in improving the economy of fisherman households in Ampenan Selatan Village, Ampenen District, Mataram City. The researcher used a purposive sampling technique in determining the sampling, namely the sampling technique with certain considerations, totaling 52 fisherman households. To analyze the problem formulation of the role of fisherwomen in improving the economy of fisherman households, researchers used the Chai-square test statistical analysis tool. The results showed that 31 female fishermen had jobs as laborers, 10 female fishermen as traders, 5 female fishermen as housewives, 5 female fishermen as household helpers and as many as 1 female fisherman as breeders. The role of fisherwomen in improving the fishermen's household economy is carried out by comparing the frequency distribution of observations or observations with the expectation distribution using Chai-Sqauare (X2) the result is 28.085, so H0 is rejected which means that there is a role for fisherwomen in improving the household economy fishermen (HI received).

Economic Behavior of Coastal Communities and Strategy in Fulfilling the Needs of Fisherman’s Household

The decreasing quality of fishery resources results in resource scarcity, abrasion and flooding. Communities, especially those living near the coast, are often accused of being the cause of the damage and scarcity of these resources. Various government policies and programs are oriented towards efforts to preserve fisheries resources and improve the economy and standard of living of communities around the coast. Research objectives: 1) To describe the activities of fishermen households in earning a living, 2) To describe the economic behavior of fishermen households, namely the income structure and the structure of household expenditure, 3) To analyze the share of food consumption expenditure of fishermen households, 4)To analyze the influence of household income level factors, education of housewives, and number of household members on household food expenditure, 5) To identify social and economic strategies of fishermen households in meeting the economic needs of their households. This research was conducted in Ujung Tanah District, Makassar City, South Sulawesi Province, for eight months. Survey research method by conducting in-depth interviews with fisherman households. Data analysis used descriptive analysis, income and expenditure analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that fishing activities in the sea, fishermen consider the available resources (type of boat and equipment) with preparation before going to sea, such as the duration of time at sea, tamping capacity, distribution of results and the radius of the fishing location. The income structure of fisherman households in Cambayya Village, Ujung Tanah District, Makassar City is sourced from income as a fisherman of IDR 2,602,857 per month with a percentage of 75.38%, and the income earned from side jobs other than fishermen is IDR 850,000 per month with a percentage of 24.61%. The expenditure structure of fisherman households in Cambayya Village, Ujung Tanah District, Makassar City is allocated for food consumption spending on average IDR 974,257 with a percentage of 43.79% and non-food consumption expenditure of IDR 1,250,357 with a percentage of 56.21%. The share of food consumption expenditure for fisherman households in Cambayya Village, Ujung Tanah District, Makassar City is 43.79% and is included in the food secure category. 85.71% of the respondents carried out a social strategy to meet their household needs when not going to sea is to find a side job. On the other side, the economic strategy carried out by fishermen is to involve the family (wife, children, and other family members) in earning a living.

Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management Status At West Kei Kecil Small Island Park, South East Maluku Regency

Assessment of fisheries management with an ecosystem approach (EAFM) in the TPK Kei Kecil conservation area is important to determine the actual conditions of management in the conservation area as a follow-up step for sustainable management. This study aims to analyze the status of fisheries management and efforts to improve management based on the EAFM approach. The study was conducted in 10 villages/ohoi in 4 sub-districts in Southeast Maluku district. Data collection was carried out by interviewing fishery households and institutions as well as tracing data that referred to the EAFM indicator assessment method which included 30 indicators from six domains. The management status of the TPK Kei Kecil conservation area is classified as moderate category which is obtained based on the management status per domain, respectively: a) the domain of fish resources is moderate; b) habitat/ecosystem domain is moderate; c) fishing techniques domain is moderate; d) social domain is moderate category; e) economic domain is low category; and f) institutional domain is moderate category. Recommendations for fisheries management in the conservation area of ​​TPK Kei Kecil are sought to improve the economic domain and fishing techniques, especially in indicators of asset ownership, fishermen's household income, savings ratio, fishery capacity and fishing effort, legal documents on vessel functions and sizes as well as crew certification.

The Correlation Between Social Capital with Fishermen's Household Income (Case Study in Tapak Paderi Beach Tourism Area, Bengkulu City)

The Correlation Between Social Capital with Fishermen's Household Income (Case Study in Tapak Paderi Beach Tourism Area, Bengkulu City)

PERILAKU EKONOMI RUMAH TANGGA NELAYAN SEROK DI NEGERI HATIVE BESAR KOTA AMBON

Potential of small pelagic fishery is abundant in Ambon City waters can be seen as an opportunity to improve the welfare of fisherman community, especially traditional fisherman such as serok fisherman in Hative Besar. Economic behavior or pattern of household decision making is needed to understand various efforts in improving the welfare of fishermen household. This study aims to (1) identify productive activities in fisheries sector and non-fishery sector by serok fisherman household in Hative Besar, (2) to describe the behavior of serok fisherman household decision making that acts as a producer, distributor and consumers, and (3) to describe the involvement of serok fisherman household in an effort to reduce poverty. The research method used is survey research method. The sample is determined by using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was done descriptively qualitative. The results showed that serok fisherman household have productive activities within and outside the fishery sector as an attempt to generate family income. The economic behavior of serok fisherman household as producers, distributors and consumers is done in order to generate income and meet household needs. The involvement of serok fisherman household in reducing poverty is seen from some actions through the role of family members, job diversification and social networking.

Strategi Penghidupan dengan Perspektif Gender pada Rumah Tangga Nelayan Buruh di Kelurahan Kangkung, Lampung

­­The livelihood of fishing laborers’ household rely on seasonal fluctuation of fish catchment and limited livelihood resources. To fulfill their daily needs they strategize by working on various income-generating activities that involve both male and female family members. The purpose of this study are to identify the livelihood resources of male and female household members, to describe the livelihood strategies among labor fisherman households, and to analyze the relationship between livelihood resources and livelihood strategies of fishing laborers households. This research used a combination of qualitative observations and in-depth interviews with a quantitative approach using a questionnaire (mixed method). The results of the study show that the most important livelihood resources for the fishing laborers households is social resources. The most utilized forms of strategy are the intensification and extensification of fishing-related activities, with men extending their time at sea whereas women borrow money from cooperative or moneylenders. All forms of livelihood resources significantly related to the livelihood strategies carried out by labor fishermen households.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMOTIVASI PARTISIPASI KERJA IBU RUMAH TANGGA DALAM MENINGKATKAN EKONOMI KELUARGA

This study aims to determine the factors that motivate the work participation of housewives in improving the family economy. This research was conducted on fishing housewives in Sumbawa Regency. The type of research used in this research is associative research. The type of data used is quantitative data obtained directly from the source. The population in this study was the fishermen community in Labuhan Jambu, Tarano District, totaling 1,015 people, while the determination of the sample used the Slovin technique so that the number of samples was 91 people. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression analysis techniques, partial and simultaneous hypothesis testing, and testing the coefficient of determination (R2) through SPSS software version 16.0 for windows. The results of this study indicate that (1) the level of education has a positive and significant effect on the participation of housewives in improving the economy of fishermen's households (2) the number of family dependents has a positive and significant effect on the participation of housewives in improving the economy of fishermen's households (3) the level of education and the number of family dependents have a significant effect on the participation of housewives in improving the fishermen's household economy.

The Food Accessibility of Fishermen's Households in Small and Outermost Islands with Social Network Analysis

This study analyzes how social networks can connect and interact to strengthen food accessibility for poor households on Mapur Island, one of the small and outermost islands in Indonesia. Data collection used interviews with eighteen recipient households of the Family Hope Program (PKH) and Focus Group Discussions with eighteen key informants. Data were analyzed using R analysis and social network analysis. This study found that the level of access to food for PKH households and their social networks was very low and short. His dependence on rice assistance from the government and being in debt to ‘Patron’ became very strong. Of all identified communities, the same pattern was found, and a strong mutual relationship was with ‘Patron.’ The role of ‘Patron’ in the food access network is an intermediary and central role that connects many entities and activities to meet community needs. The interaction between the Regional Logistics Agency stopped at the liaison between the ‘Patron’ and the village government that distributed the assistance. The village food access network is very dependent on the network owned by ‘Patron.’ Government intervention through policies and strengthening food institutions can play a key role in helping to facilitate access to food needs on the island.

Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Food Security Strategy Model in Coastal Community and Fisherman Households in Lampung Province

Post-Pandemic Covid-19 Food Security Strategy Model in Coastal Community and Fisherman Households in Lampung Province