The influence of social media on language development.

In the era of digitalization, social media has become an integral part of the daily lives of billions of people. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and many others are not only changing the way we communicate, but are also having a profound impact on language itself. This study aims to analyze how social media and messaging platforms influence language change and contribute to the development of new forms of communication. Social media is fertile ground for language innovation, where new words and expressions can spread at incredible speed. From hashtags to emojis, from internet jargon to acronyms, all these elements contribute to the development of language. While some linguists see this as a threat to traditional language norms, others recognize it as a natural part of the evolution of language. The purpose of this article is to explore exactly how social media influences language change and determine what factors contribute to the emergence of new forms of communication. We will look at how changes in language reflect the cultural and social transformations taking place under the influence of social media, and how these changes are perceived by different groups in society.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2024-12-27
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14912886
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Digital Communication and Language
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The influence of social media on language development.

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The influence of social media on language development.

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Abstract

In the era of digitalization, social media has become an integral part of the daily lives of billions of people. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and many others are not only changing the way we communicate, but are also having a profound impact on language itself. This study aims to analyze how social media and messaging platforms influence language change and contribute to the development of new forms of communication. Social media is fertile ground for language innovation, where new words and expressions can spread at incredible speed. From hashtags to emojis, from internet jargon to acronyms, all these elements contribute to the development of language. While some linguists see this as a threat to traditional language norms, others recognize it as a natural part of the evolution of language. The purpose of this article is to explore exactly how social media influences language change and determine what factors contribute to the emergence of new forms of communication. We will look at how changes in language reflect the cultural and social transformations taking place under the influence of social media, and how these changes are perceived by different groups in society.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Russian State University of Tourism and Service (RU)
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Digital Communication and Language
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