<![CDATA[The low educational interest among coastal communities remains an important problem in human resource development, particularly in communities with strong ties to fishing traditions and the local social environment. This study aimed to analyze the influence of fishing traditions and the social environment on the educational interest of coastal communities in Sanggaran Tambak Village, Lekok Subdistrict. This study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The research population consisted of coastal communities, with a sample of 100 respondents selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation, and were then analyzed using multiple linear regression, t-tests, and F-tests. The results showed that fishing traditions had a negative and significant effect on educational interest, whereas the social environment had a positive and significant effect. Simultaneously, fishing traditions and the social environment had a significant effect on the educational interest of coastal communities. These findings confirm that the strong orientation of the community toward fishing traditions tends to reduce interest in formal education, while a supportive social environment can increase educational awareness and motivation. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of the role of families, communities, and the government in strengthening educational awareness through educational programs, the provision of facilities, and changes in the mindset of coastal communities regarding the importance of formal education.]]>
