WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development
Print ISSN: 1790-5079, E-ISSN: 2224-3496
Volume 15, 2019
Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Malaysian Fishermen
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Abstract: The quality of life for fishermen is a significant issue in Malaysia and abroad. The Malaysian government has introduced many programs to improve the living standard of fishermen. However, their level of poverty remains high and the quality of life low. Therefore, this study investigates the factors influencing the quality of life of Malaysian fishermen. It uses a cross-sectional and mixed methodology design based on quantitative and qualitative data from primary and secondary sources. Direct observation, interview and focus group discussions (FGD) through clustered purposive sampling was used to collect the primary data. There 510 respondents participated in this study across the five states of Terengganu, Selangor, Perak, Kedah, Johor and Sabah. This study found that income, expenses, saving, ownership, housing, and religion significantly influenced the quality of life of fishermen, while government policies were insignificant. Hence, a new quality of life indicator is developed to suit the needs of the fishermen community.
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Pages: 238-245
WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development, ISSN / E-ISSN: 1790-5079 / 2224-3496, Volume 15, 2019, Art. #27