Children's Understanding of the Fishing Profession: A Review of Perceptions, Motivations, and Required Skills
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to analyze children's understanding of the fishing profession in coastal areas, focusing on their perceptions, motivations, and the skills they perceive as essential for this occupation. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving a survey of 100 children residing in coastal regions. The primary research instrument was a questionnaire covering various aspects such as risk perception, interest in the fishing profession, and relevant skills. The findings reveal that a majority of the respondents exhibited a low interest in pursuing a career in fishing. The primary reasons cited for this disinterest were income instability, high physical risks, and the demanding nature of the work. Consequently, strategies are needed to enhance the appeal of the fishing profession among the younger generation. These strategies could include skill-based training programs and awareness campaigns highlighting the profession's critical role in maintaining coastal ecosystem sustainability.
Authors: Suharyanto Suharyanto, Fitrinaldi Fitrinaldi, Irfan Rifai, Nevrita Nevrita, Nur Izzati, Encik Abdulhajar
Institution: Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6903636188
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