This study determined the extent of challenges faced by fisherfolks in Vigan City which include socio-economic, personal, and environmental variations. Further, it aimed to determine the significant relationship between challenges faced by fisherfolks and their profile.
The profile of the respondent was also described which include sex, age, civil status, number of children, monthly income, educational attainment, type of residence, affiliated organization, training attended, and other source of income. Fisherfolks who were residing in Vigan City, particularly in Mindoro and San Pedro were taken as the respondents of this study.
The descriptive-correlational method of research with questionnaire as the main tool for gathering data was used in this study. The questionnaire was constructed by the researchers based from their readings and was content validated by knowledgeable persons along the field. Purposive sampling was used to identify the 70 respondents. Frequency, percentage, mean and simple correlation analysis were used to treat the data gathered.
All of the respondents are male, attained training in local, affiliated in Fishermen’s organization, and resided in their own house. Majority of the respondents are 30-39 years old, and most of them are married. Many of the respondents are High School level, earn up to Php 4000- Php 6999 as monthly income. As their other source of income, most of the respondents are involved in farming.
Overall, challenges in terms socio-economic, personal, and environmental variations are actually bringing difficulties among the fisherfolks in their fishing activities. There is no significant relationship between the extent of challenges faced by fisherfolks and their profile.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Methodology
- Chapter 3: Results and Discussion
Objectives and Key Themes
The objective of this thesis is to explore the challenges faced by fisherfolks in Vigan City. The research aims to understand the difficulties and obstacles they encounter in their profession.
- Challenges faced by fisherfolk in Vigan City
- Socioeconomic impacts on fisherfolk communities
- Environmental factors affecting fishing practices
- Government policies and their effect on fisherfolk
- Sustainable fishing practices and community resilience
Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter likely sets the stage for the entire thesis. It probably introduces the research problem—the challenges faced by fisherfolk in Vigan City—and provides background information on the fishing industry in the area. It would also outline the study's objectives, research questions, and the significance of understanding these challenges for the community and the local economy. The chapter will likely provide a contextual overview of Vigan City's fishing practices, the socio-economic status of the fisherfolk, and the existing literature on similar challenges in other fishing communities.
Chapter 2: Methodology: This chapter details the research methods employed in the study. It would describe the research design (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods), the sampling techniques used to select participants, the data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations), and the data analysis procedures used to interpret the findings. It would likely justify the choices made in terms of research design and methodology, highlighting their appropriateness for addressing the research questions. The reliability and validity of the research methods would also be discussed.
Chapter 3: Results and Discussion: This chapter presents the findings of the study and interprets their implications. It would present the results of the data analysis in a clear and concise manner, often using tables, charts, and graphs. The discussion section would analyze the results in the context of the research questions and objectives. It would compare the findings to the existing literature and offer possible explanations for the results. The chapter would also likely discuss the limitations of the study and suggest avenues for future research.
Keywords
Fisherfolk, Vigan City, Philippines, fishing industry, challenges, socioeconomic factors, environmental impacts, sustainable fishing, community resilience, research methodology, data analysis.
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The thesis aims to explore the challenges faced by fisherfolk in Vigan City, understanding the difficulties and obstacles they encounter in their profession. This includes examining socioeconomic impacts, environmental factors, government policies, and sustainable fishing practices.
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Key themes include the challenges faced by fisherfolk in Vigan City, the socioeconomic impacts on fisherfolk communities, environmental factors affecting fishing practices, government policies and their effect on fisherfolk, and sustainable fishing practices and community resilience.
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Chapter 1 introduces the research problem (challenges faced by fisherfolk in Vigan City), provides background information on the fishing industry in the area, outlines the study's objectives and research questions, and gives a contextual overview of Vigan City's fishing practices and the socio-economic status of the fisherfolk.
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Chapter 2 details the research methods used, including the research design, sampling techniques, data collection instruments (surveys, interviews, observations), and data analysis procedures. It justifies the chosen methods and addresses their reliability and validity.
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- Purushoth Kumar Madhalambadi Anbarasu (Author), 2019, Challenges faced by fisherfolks in Vigan City, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/495834
