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Strategy to Strengthen the Resilience of Migrant Boat Crews in Taiwan Widyan Saputra, Nur Cholik; Hanita, Margaretha; Riyanta, Stanislaus
Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Teknologi Vol. 5 No. 6 (2024): Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Teknologi
Publisher : Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59141/jist.v5i6.1119

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This study aims to understand the resilience strategies of migrant crew on Taiwanese fishing vessels in the face of stress and pressure at work. Using a qualitative approach, this study involved in-depth interviews with seven resource persons who were migrant fishermen in Taiwan. The snowball sampling technique was used to select interviewees who had previously worked on Taiwanese fishing vessels. Data collection was conducted through interviews to gain comprehensive insights into the experiences and resilience strategies of migrant fishermen. The results showed that migrant fishermen are exposed to various sources of stress and pressure in the workplace, including hazardous working conditions, distance from family and home, work pressure, and poor accommodation conditions. However, the study also revealed that migrant fishermen use a variety of resilience strategies to overcome these challenges, including social support from colleagues, independence in solving problems, improved adaptation skills, and finding sources of strength from personal beliefs and values. By deepening the understanding of migrant fishermen's resilience strategies on Taiwanese fishing vessels, the research is expected to provide valuable insights for developing policies and intervention programs to improve the welfare and safety of migrant fishermen in risky work environments. In addition, the findings of this study can also be a foundation for further research in understanding the dynamics and determinants of individual resilience in high-risk occupational sectors.
Adaptation Strategy of Migrant Crew on Taiwanese Fishing Vessels Widyan Saputra, Nur Cholik; Hanit, Margaretha
Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Teknologi Vol. 5 No. 6 (2024): Jurnal Indonesia Sosial Teknologi
Publisher : Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59141/jist.v5i6.1140

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This study aims to analyse the adaptation strategies used by migrant crew members on Taiwanese fishing vessels in facing the risks they face. The research's risks include heavy workloads, hazardous work environments, health, and forced labour exploitation. The research method used is a qualitative analysis using primary data from interviews with seven resource persons who are migrant crew members on Taiwanese fishing boats. The study results show that migrant crew members use various adaptation strategies to deal with the risks they face on fishing boats. These adaptation strategies include a more effective division of labour, the use of better technology or equipment to reduce physical burdens, joining a community of fellow migrant workers, and the fight for decent work rights. In addition, migrant crew members also use an adaptation strategy from the beginning of recruitment by choosing the departure process through the official route. This research makes an essential contribution to understanding how migrant crew members cope with the risks they face on Taiwanese fishing vessels. The practical implications of this study are the importance of paying attention to the welfare and work rights of migrant crew members and expanding understanding of the importance of adaptation strategies in increasing their resilience in often challenging and high-risk work environments.