THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA LANGUAGE ON YOUTH LINGUISTIC BEHAVIOR: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVE
Keywords:
Social media, youth, linguistic behavior, sociolinguistics, digital communication, language change, online .Abstract
This study explores the impact of social media language on the linguistic behavior of youth from a sociolinguistic perspective. It examines how digital communication platforms influence vocabulary, grammar, and communication styles among young users. The research highlights the emergence of new linguistic trends and the blending of formal and informal language use shaped by online interactions.
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