Digital Fasting as a Luxury Status Symbol

Digital Fasting, Status Signalling, Digital Detox, Conspicuous Non-Consumption, Digital Inequality

Digital fasting refers to cutting back on or giving up the use of digital gadgets. People are experiencing mental exhaustion and a constant sense of connection. The idea has evolved beyond a simple wellness practice. Not all, however, can keep on unplugging on equal terms. The ability to cut down on digital time also represents resource and time management. This paper explores digital fasting as a sign of status. It has employed a quantitative design that has involved 150 respondents. The findings suggest that affluent individuals are more likely to adopt it. Therefore, digital fasting is a sign of status and exclusivity as well as inequality in access and reliance on digital.