A Study on the Assertiveness of Fisherman in Fisheries Sector of Kanyakumari District

Abstract

Fishing in Tamilnadu is a very important profession which gives job opportunity to the coastal area people in Tamil Nadu. At the same time fish is also a important nutritious food which always ensures nutritional security for the state of Tamil Nadu. Fisheries sector is having a great potential for generating employment and to give more revenue for the fisherman and government. Thus number of fisherman working in Fisheries sector is increasing to a great extent in Tamilnadu. These fisherman are in need of Assertive behavior in their work. This study aims in knowing the various Assertiveness levels of the fisherman working in Fisheries sector. In today’s modern world, people undergo pressure to balance their work and lifecycle. So assertiveness always remain as a important skill in order to come out of their tension and be successful in their work. This paper focusses on the assertiveness level among fisherman in Fisheries sector in Kanyakumari district. The study is a empirical study where the researcher, does the research using a questionnaire, with a sample size of 60fisherman.The sampling used in the study is random sampling. The study is done across various fishing areas in and around Kanyakumari district. The present study derives the assertiveness level of each fisherman possess.