Study On Freshwater Fishermen's Poverty In Sebelimbingan Village, Kota Bangun District

The purpose of this study is to describe the socio-economic conditions of the fishing community and what factors cause poverty in fishermen. This researcher uses a qualitative research type. This research was conducted from May to June 2022. The research data sources used 2 data sources, namely primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, documentation and literature. The analysis technique uses a qualitative data technique using an interactive model from Miles and Huberman. The validity of the data using data triangulation. The results of this study indicate that the description of the socio-economic conditions of the fishing community in Sebelimbingan Village The socio-economic life of fishermen in general, especially those living on the edge of the river still has many shortcomings, because the existence of fishermen is a traditional fisherman. And less able to meet their needs both primary and secondary because income depends on the catch. And the factors that cause poverty in fishermen in Sebelimbingan Village are 2, the first Natural Factors and Non-Natural Factors (Limited technological reach, limited capital, health conditions, lack of alternative jobs and quality of human resources)