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How to Define a Home: A Study on the Sense of Belonging among Digital Nomads

Yiqing XuSouthwest University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

With the rise of digital nomadism as both a lifestyle and a working model, more people are choosing a mobile way of life, breaking away from traditional, location-based living. This study explores the motivations behind digital nomads’ decision to embrace mobility and examines how they develop a sense of belonging despite their constant movement. Using methods such as online ethnography and virtual interviews, the research finds that digital nomads no longer derive their sense of belonging primarily from physical spaces like family homes or local communities. Instead, their sense of belonging is increasingly shaped by their recognition of work value, personal fulfillment, and meaningful social interactions. This paper offers a fresh perspective on how digital nomads construct belonging, arguing that this process is multi-dimensional and constantly evolving. Rather than being tied to fixed geographic locations, a sense of belonging for digital nomads is now centered on self-worth, professional identity, and social recognition in a globalized world.

Keywords: Digital nomads; Sense of belonging; Social interaction; Recognition of value; Mobility
Published: May 6, 2025
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2025.22475
Volume: CHR Vol.60
pp. 58-65
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