Research on the Measurement and Spatial Differentiation of Livelihood Capital of Yujiale Farmers in Changdao

Abstract

Island is a special area with natural and socio-economic vulnerability, which to some extent restricts the livelihood strategy choices and development of island residents. Relying on the rich tourism resources of the island, the tourism industry has become an important source of livelihood for farmers in the villages around the scenic spots in the island. However, The difference of tourism resource endowment of different villages will inevitably affect the livelihood capital level of farmers in different villages. This paper takes 15 villages of South Changshan Island and North Changshan Island of Changdao as the research area, constructs the livelihood capital evaluation index system, measures the total livelihood capital index of Yujiale farmers in the research area, analyzes the spatial distribution pattern and agglomeration characteristics of the total livelihood capital index, and put forward suggestions to improve the livelihood capital level of Yujiale farmers to promote the sustainable livelihood development of island farmers.

Keywords

• island
• yujiale
• farmers
• livelihood capital
• spatial differentiation