Digital Nomads' Views towards Marriage and Having Children

Digital Nomads' Views toward Marriage and Having Children

Report 2023

By:

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Digital Nomads Around The World

Introduction & Methodology

The purpose of this report is to present the results of a study conducted among SINGLE digital nomads to understand their attitudes toward marriage and having children in the Facebook community of Digital Nomads Around the World. The study was conducted by asking a sample of 300 single nomads about their reasons for and against getting married and having children. The responses were then compiled and analyzed with the help of AI to identify themes and patterns.

The questionnaire included giving two reasons for getting or not getting married and two for having or not having children. The majority of the members that provided a response are from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

This report aims to provide insights into the nomads' perceptions of marriage and having children, which may be useful in informing policy decisions related to family planning and social development.

Results on Digital Nomads & Marriage

The study indicates that a significant portion of the nomads surveyed consider marriage to be an important institution, with the main reasons being:

• A desire for a life partner (32%)
• Love and companionship (30%)
• Wanting to have children (13%)
• Legal and financial benefits (10%)
• Dual citizenship (10%)
• Cultural or religious reasons (5%)

Results on Digital Nomads & Marriage

On the other hand, the reasons against getting married were primarily related to concerns about:

• Loss of freedom and autonomy (40%)
• High divorce rates (20%)
• Financial risks in case of divorce (25%)
• A belief that marriage is an outdated concept (15%)

Results on Digital Nomads & Having Kids

Regarding having children, the respondents cited a desire to:

• Create a family and have a support system (40%)
• The belief that raising children is a fulfilling life experience (30%)
• Passing on personal values and legacy (15%)
• Dual citizenship (10%)
• Cultural or religious reasons (5%)

Results on Digital Nomads & Having Kids

The main reasons against having children were similar to those against getting married, with concerns about:

• Loss of freedom and autonomy (40%)
• High financial cost (25%)
• Dislike of children or lack of maternal/paternal instincts (15%)
• Environmental and overpopulation concerns (10%)
• Focus on personal goals, hobbies, and interests (10%)

Conclusion

In conclusion, the results of this study indicate that nomads have diverse attitudes toward marriage and having children. While the majority of respondents view marriage as an important institution, there are concerns about the loss of freedom and autonomy and financial risks in case of divorce. Similarly, while the respondents recognize the benefits of having children, concerns about the loss of freedom and autonomy and high financial cost are significant barriers.

The findings of this study may be useful in informing policies related to family planning and social development for nomads. The study was carried out in the biggest Facebook community of digital nomads and remote workers, Digital Nomads Around the World.

Contact

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