Comparative Perspective Decisions of Small-Scale Fisherman Wives By Using Outboard Motor and Non-Powered Motor in Choosing Empower Capture Fish Processing Business

The government assistance policies program in Barru District include policies for fishing gear for outboard motor fishermen and outboard engine for the non-powered motor. However, those policies do not run well. It can be seen where the income is not sufficient for household economic needs. Therefore, it is necessary to empower the role of fisherman’s wife to meet their needs. The purpose of this study is to estimate the difference between traditional fishermen's fishing decision (outboard motor and non-powered motor), in choosing business empowerment of capturing fish processing. The method used is the estimation of the logic model or qualitative responses. The results showed that the decision of traditional fishing wife using outboard motor boats was influenced by positive household income and the age of wife, while wives’ educational background, working family members, and regions had no significant effect. On the other hand, the decision of using non-powered motor was influenced by wives’ age, formal educational background, working family members, and regions