Empowering Indonesian Fishermen in the Blue Economy: A Human Resource Perspective

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10.2991/978-94-6463-758-8_61How to use a DOI?

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Blue economy; perceived job security; financial security; community support; adoption of sustainable fishing practices

Abstract

This study investigates the socio’economic and psychological factors influencing the adoption of sustainable fishing practices among 181 fishermen in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. A cross’sectional survey design was employed, with data analysed using multiple regression analysis. The findings reveal that perceived job security (β = 0.30, p = 0.003), willingness to learn new techniques (β = 0.15, p = 0.035), financial security (β = 0.35, p < 0.001), and community support (β = 0.18, p < 0.001) are positively and significantly associated with the adoption of sustainable fishing practices. Conversely, the perceived impact of climate change was negatively related to sustainability adoption (β = ‘0.20, p = 0.001), suggesting that fishermen who feel overwhelmed by environmental challenges may be less inclined to implement sustainable practices. The model explained 72.5% of the variance in sustainable practices (R² = 0.725). The study’s limitations include its cross’sectional design and regional focus, which may limit generalisability. These findings have practical implications for policymakers and NGOs, highlighting the need for economic support, community engagement, and educational interventions to promote sustainability within the fisheries sector. Future research should explore longitudinal designs and extend the geographical scope to enhance the robustness of the results.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ira Indira Sari
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/07/30
TI  - Empowering Indonesian Fishermen in the Blue Economy: A Human Resource Perspective
BT  - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Accounting, Management, and Economics 2024 (ICAME 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 713
EP  - 725
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-758-8_61
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-758-8_61
ID  - Sari2025
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