Independence of Seaweed Cultivation in Meeting Family Economic Needs (Study of Waemputtang Village, South Poleang District, Bombana Regency)

Abstrak

This study aims to find out and analyze the form of independence of seaweed farmers in increasing family economic income and analyze and find out what factors affect the independence of seaweed farmers in fulfilling the family economy. This type of research uses a qualitative method. The determination of informants in this study uses the purposive sampling method, so that the informants are seaweed farmers. The data sources used in this study are primary data and secondary data. The data collection techniques used are interview, documentation, and perception methods. Data analysis techniques use, data/information collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study show the forms of independence where independence is divided into four, namely Intellectual Independence, Emotional Independence, Economic Independence, Social Independence and can show an explanation of the factors that affect independence. Despite the many obstacles faced, housewives who work in factories continue to live it so that their daily needs can be met.

Kata kunci

• budidaya rumput laut
• kemandirian
• peningkatan ekonomi