Why are fishermen so attached to fishing that they are reluctant to change occupation? They must like their occupation—it must make them happy, but given the apparently negative aspects of their job, this seems hardly rational. Fishing is dangerous—the fishery ranks among the most danger oussee Pollnac et al. 1998; Binkley 1995; and Thompson et al. occupations (e.g., for the USA, Canada and Great Britain 1983, respectively). These dangers are not confined to largescale, cold water fisheries—there is growing evidence of high accident rates among tropical, small-scale fishermen as well (see Walton 1993 for the Pacific Islands and Sharma 1996 for West Africa). The economic returns from fishing also vary greatly—a good trip can be followed by a series of bad trips and vice-versa. Hence, the occupation of fishing is risky— there are risks to both person and production. Even the development of modern technology (e.g., fish finders, improved fishing gear, safety technology and support) has not eliminated the risks. Such risks should lead to mental stress for participants, and stress should be an unpleasant state, so why do fishermen like their job?
Why are fishermen so attached to fishing that they are reluctant to change occupation? They must like their occupation—it must make them happy, but given the apparently negative aspects of their job, this seems hardly rational. Fishing is dangerous—the fishery ranks among the most danger oussee Pollnac et al. 1998; Binkley 1995; and Thompson et al. occupations (e.g., for the USA, Canada and Great Britain 1983, respectively). These dangers are not confined to largescale, cold water fisheries—there is growing evidence of high accident rates among tropical, small-scale fishermen as well (see Walton 1993 for the Pacific Islands and Sharma 1996 for West Africa). The economic returns from fishing also vary greatly—a good trip can be followed by a series of bad trips and vice-versa. Hence, the occupation of fishing is risky— there are risks to both person and production. Even the development of modern technology (e.g., fish finders, improved fishing gear, safety technology and support) has not eliminated the risks. Such risks should lead to mental stress for participants, and stress should be an unpleasant state, so why do fishermen like their job?
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