Journal
Online Shopping Behavior of Fishermen in Popisi Village, Banggai Laut Regency, Central Sulawesi
CENDERAWASIH: Jurnal Antropologi Papua · Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)
- ISSN
- 2774-552X, 2774-5538
- Published
- 2025-06-30
- Publisher
- Universitas Cenderawasih
- Language
- eng
Abstract
This study examines the transformation of consumption practices among fishing communities in Popisi Village, Banggai Laut Regency, Central Sulawesi, particularly in relation to the adoption of online shopping platforms. Traditionally characterized by subsistence-oriented livelihoods, limited education, and restricted access to markets, fishermen in Popisi Village are increasingly exposed to digital technologies that reshape their economic and social behavior. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this research explores patterns of online shopping behavior, types of products purchased, platforms and payment methods used, as well as the motivations underlying these practices. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving twelve informants consisting of fishermen, fishermen’s wives, and individuals directly engaged in online shopping activities. The findings reveal that approximately 35% of fishermen have begun using e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Tokopedia, and TikTok, primarily to purchase clothing, household goods, electronic items, and fishing equipment that are difficult to obtain locally. Online shopping is generally conducted selectively and situationally, particularly prior to religious holidays or during periods of higher income from fishing activities. Convenience, time efficiency, competitive prices, and access to diverse products emerge as the main motivations driving this behavioral shift. However, this digital adaptation remains constrained by unstable internet connectivity, limited digital literacy, and fluctuating household incomes that influence spending decisions. Overall, the study demonstrates that digitalization has initiated an early-stage transformation of consumption culture within the fishing community, reflecting both adaptive strategies toward modernity and persistent structural challenges. These findings highlight the need for improved digital infrastructure and targeted digital literacy initiatives to ensure that the benefits of e-commerce contribute positively to the long-term welfare and economic sustainability of coastal fishing communities.
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- Universitas Halu Oleo
- Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry
- Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syaikh Abdurrahman Siddik Bangka Belitung
- Universitas Papua
- Lampung University
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| Co-author | Organisation | Joint articles |
|---|---|---|
| Yahya Yahya | Affiliation unknown | 2 |
| Pawennari Hijjang | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Ruslan Ruslan | Universitas Halu Oleo | 1 |
| Astry Ayu Praharsini | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Ervina Ervina | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Muhammad Basir | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Syaikh Abdurrahman Siddik Bangka Belitung | 1 |
| Fivo Freitas | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Hamka Naping | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| St. Nurhaliza | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Ingke Ananda Arief | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Rezqytha Widya Sari Rakhmat | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Erika Putri | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Armin Nur Fajar | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Moh. Alief Suryabahri | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Rafdi Yudha Jonaidi | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Arif Aditya | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Ananda Sari Munardi | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Mulyadi Mulyadi | Universitas Papua | 1 |
| Marzuki Marzuki | Lampung University | 1 |
| Ibnu Hajar | Universitas Halu Oleo | 1 |
| Teuku Zulkhairi | Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry | 1 |
| Saifullah Saifullah | Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry | 1 |
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