@article{MAKHILLTSS201712824417,
    title = {Quality of Life (QoL) of Fishermen in the West Coast States of
Peninsular Malaysia},
    journal = {The Social Sciences},
    volume = {12},
    number = {8},
    pages = {1416-1424},
    year = {2017},
    issn = {1818-5800},
    doi = {sscience.2017.1416.1424},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1818-5800&doi=sscience.2017.1416.1424},
    author = {Norizan Abdul,Mohamad Amirul,Fadzli,Berhanundin,Yendo Afgani and},
    keywords = {Quality of Life (QoL),fishing community,Focus Group Discussion (FGD),coastal fishermen,West coast states of Peninsular Malaysia},
    abstract = {This study aims to identify factors contributing to the Quality of Life (QoL) of the fishing community
on the West Coast States of Peninsular Malaysia namely Selangor, Perak, Kedah and Johor. It also aims to
determine challenges affecting the QoL of the community. This study employed a mixed methodology which
combined two methods of research; quantitative and qualitative. Structured interviews and Focus Group
Discussions (FGD) were used to obtain data. A total of 306 respondents answered the questionnaire and 24
respondents participated in four different groups of FGD. Correlation analysis showed indicators of income,
savings, housing, family surroundings and fishing equipment contributed to the enhancement of QoL among
fishermen on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Qualitative analysis indicated the challenges faced by
the fishermen which affected their QoL were competition with foreign fishermen and lack of artificial reefs to
increase the number of fish in the fishing spots where coastal fishermen are focusing. Qualitative analysis
through FGD found that all of the respondents were satisfied with their QoL despite the challenges they have
to face in their life.}
    }