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Digital nomad stories : narratives of Lisbon
| Resumo: | The rise of digital technologies has led to the emergence of a community of locationindependent workers, commonly referred to as digital nomads. Despite their growing presence, research is limited on how individuals navigate identity formation and social integration in new environments. This study investigates the motivations, challenges, and identity dynamics of digital nomads, through the collection of 6 life stories of digital nomads living in Lisbon, Portugal. Grounded in the conceptual frameworks of sociologists Giddens, Appadurai, and Castells, the study reveals the role mobility, community and digital technology play in identity evolution of digital nomads in Lisbon. The findings reveal that while digital nomads leverage their mobility for freedom and flexibility, they also face challenges related to local community integration. The study contributes to the fields of modern mobility, globalization, and the future of work by offering insights into the lived experiences of nomads. Recommendations are presented for future research on the long-term implications of digital nomadism. |
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| Autores principais: | Schafer, Paloma Franchesca |
| Assunto: | Digital nomadism Globalization Remote work Identity construction Nomadismo digital Globalização Trabalho remoto Construção de identidade |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Veritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica Portuguesa |
| Resumo: | The rise of digital technologies has led to the emergence of a community of locationindependent workers, commonly referred to as digital nomads. Despite their growing presence, research is limited on how individuals navigate identity formation and social integration in new environments. This study investigates the motivations, challenges, and identity dynamics of digital nomads, through the collection of 6 life stories of digital nomads living in Lisbon, Portugal. Grounded in the conceptual frameworks of sociologists Giddens, Appadurai, and Castells, the study reveals the role mobility, community and digital technology play in identity evolution of digital nomads in Lisbon. The findings reveal that while digital nomads leverage their mobility for freedom and flexibility, they also face challenges related to local community integration. The study contributes to the fields of modern mobility, globalization, and the future of work by offering insights into the lived experiences of nomads. Recommendations are presented for future research on the long-term implications of digital nomadism. |
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