Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

INTEGRATED EMPOWERMENT MODEL OF TRADITIONAL FISHERMAN’ WIVES IN SUNGSANG COAST, BANYUASIN-INDONESIA

Nuryamsasni, Ari Siswanto, Moch. Rasyid Ridho and Elisa Wildayana

Abstract

The present study aims to propose a comprehensive model arranged by the role of female fisherman during the high fishing season in Sungsang coastal area of Banyuasin regency, Indonesia. The quantitative methods using a questionnaire, field observation, and deep interview with 116 respondents consisting of fisherman’ wives and children were used as the input for the model. The study was conducted from June 2019 to March 2020 and was in 5 villages in Sungsang coastal area. The statistical analysis using the linear regression approach and path analysis was used to obtain a suitable model for the studied cases. The result showed that the fisherman’s wives played the important role related to handle and manage the assets and network development. The formulation of empowerment model indicated that the improvement should be made such as the specific program for woman empowerment to educate the fisherman’ wives about handing the assets and taking them into the land activities during the high fishing season.