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Understanding the Socio-Economic Influence of Marine Protected Areas in Coastal Communities

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Mercedette Dumagan , Floresito Calub
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2025, 37 (9), 978-982, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.370906, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

This quantitative study examined the socio-economic impact of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Cortes, Surigao del Sur, Philippines. The research aimed to assess how MPAs influence income, education, occupation, and marine resource availability. Using a descriptive-correlational design, structured surveys were conducted among 516 respondents, including fishermen, MPA managers, government officials, and community members, selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. Results indicated moderate positive impacts of the MPA on income generation, educational awareness, employment diversification, and marine resource conservation. Significant relationships were found between demographic characteristics such as age, gender, educational attainment, income, occupation, and the perceived socio-economic benefits of the MPA. The study concludes that MPAs can enhance both ecological and socio-economic outcomes when supported by inclusive community programs and alternative livelihood initiatives.  

Keywords Education income marine protected area conservation employment socio-economic impact marine resources
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This paper North Eastern Mindanao State University — Philippines North Eastern Mindanao … 2 authors Mercedette Dumagan — corresponding author MD Mercedette Dumagan ✉ Floresito Calub FC Floresito Calub

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Mercedette Dumagan, Floresito Calub, (2025). Understanding the Socio-Economic Influence of Marine Protected Areas in Coastal Communities, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 37(9): 978-982
Bibtex Citation
@article{mercedette_dumagan2025pemj,
author = {Mercedette Dumagan and Floresito Calub},
title = {Understanding the Socio-Economic Influence of Marine Protected Areas in Coastal Communities},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2025},
volume = {37},
number = {9},
pages = {978-982},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.370906},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/5233}
}
APA Citation
Dumagan, M., Calub, F., (2025). Understanding the Socio-Economic Influence of Marine Protected Areas in Coastal Communities. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 37(9), 978-982. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.370906

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