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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Livelihood disruptions among small-scale fishermen during COVID-19: A qualitative study from coastal Kerala, India
Authors
Krishnaprasad K R
Abstract
The covid 19 pandemic has created widespread
disruptions across all walks of life. Small-scale fishing communities are
suffering the most due to livelihood insecurity. The qualitative study examines
the disruptions in the livelihoods of small scale fishermen in Poovar
Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, due to covid 19. An exploratory
research design and in-depth interviews were conducted among 7 fishermen to
understand income loss, food insecurity, coping mechanisms, family support and
psychological distress during the lockdown period. The findings revealed that
restrictions in fishing resulted in loss of daily income, reduced food
consumption and emotional trauma. Fishermen and family members adopted
alternative livelihood ways such as domestic work, casual labor and support
from government agencies and NGO’S to overcome the pandemic. The study opens up
the need for targeted social policies, livelihood programs and rapid crisis
response strategies to safeguard the marginalized occupation groups during
public health emergencies.
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Pages:163-167
How to cite this article:
Krishnaprasad K R "Livelihood disruptions among small-scale fishermen during COVID-19: A qualitative study from coastal Kerala, India". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 163-167
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