(SAMPLE DATA) Livelihood Sustainability of Small-Scale Fishermen in Coastal Communities of Quezon Province: A Mixed Methods Study

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This research examines the livelihood sustainability of small-scale fishermen in five coastal barangays of Quezon Province, Philippines, using a convergent mixed-methods design. Quantitative data from 320 fisherfolk households were analyzed alongside qualitative interviews to assess income stability, food security, and adaptive capacity. Results reveal that 68% of households fall below the food poverty threshold during lean fishing months, and that access to government microfinancing and livelihood diversification programs are critical protective factors. The study proposes a community-based sustainability framework combining cooperative enterprise, skills training, and digital market access.

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