THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITION OF THE FISHER COMMUNITIES IN THE COASTAL AREAS OF GORONTALO

Abstract

The research aims to analyze the socio-economic condition of the fisher communities in the coastal areas of Gorontalo. The data collection techniques are questionnaires and direct interviews with respondents to collect both primary and secondary data from relevant organizations. The data are analyzed with descriptive analysis and the Likert analysis approach. The research population is the communities in the coastal areas of Gorontalo. There are 2,025 heads of families in the communities. Research sampling is conducted with the slovin technique with a trust level of 15% and the respondents selected are 163. The research findings indicate that the socio-economic condition of the fisher communities in the coastal areas of Gorontalo is in the medium category with an index of 181.81.