Fishing to live or living to fish: Job satisfaction and identity of west coast fishermen.

摘要: Fishing is a dangerous and financially risky way to make living, but it attracts many participants that prefer higher paying safer jobs. Based on survey of over 1400 U.S. West Coast fishing vessel owners we use factor analysis structural equation modeling quantify distinct latent variables representing job satisfaction related non-monetary versus monetary aspects measures identity social capital associated with being fisher. We show these have effects (stated) fishery participation behavior satisfaction, capital, identity, are willingness forgo income be Understanding how factors affect affected by in fisheries could important increase benefits from ensure sustainability management regimes rely indirect controls effort limit catch.