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THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON LANGUAGE AND
COMMUNICATE Rakhmatullaeva Nozimakhon Nodirbek qizi Student of Tourism Faculty of Tashkent region Chirchik Pedagogical University https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14417652
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ABSTRACT
Received: 9th December 2024 Accepted:10th December 2024 Published:12 th December 2024
KEYWORDS digital media, language evolution, emojis, grammar adaptation, vocabulary expansion.
This study examines the ways in which digital media shapes language evolution, with particular attention to multimodal expressions, communication patterns, and dictionary development. Expert interviews, content analysis, and surveys were used to get the data. The findings demonstrate how the introduction of new lexicons, modifications to syntax, and promotion of visual communication through memes and emojis on digital platforms drastically alter linguistic norms. The results encourage more research into digital media's long-term effects on literacy and communication by highlighting its innovative and disruptive effects on conventional language structures. These results imply that digital media is essential to the evolution of linguistic conventions and usage. Consequently, it results in a breach of our original language.
INTRODUCTION
As society, culture, and technology change, so does language. Language is a living thing that changes as society, technology, and culture do. New language phenomena are the result of the unprecedented communication methods brought about by the emergence of digital media. New terms, acronyms, and even grammatical structures have emerged as a result of platforms like blogs, social networking, and messaging apps. This process has been significantly accelerated in the digital age by social media. In addition to connecting people, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X encourage linguistic innovation [4]. The purpose of this study is to examine how digital media has affected language evolution and how these shifts affect cultural expression and communication. This evolution has been hastened by the quick spread of digital media platforms, including blogs, messaging applications, and social networks, leading to new linguistic practices and forms [2]. In addition to highlighting the innovative and disruptive effects of digital media on conventional language structures, the findings call for more research into the long-term consequences of digital media on literacy and communication.
METODOLOGY: The study utilized a mixed-method approach that included both qualitative and quantitative evaluations.
1. Survey: To evaluate the digital communication patterns of 500 participants from a variety of age groups and backgrounds, a questionnaire was sent to them.
2. Content Analysis: To find emergent linguistic trends, textual data from blogs, chats, and social media posts was examined.
3. Interviews: To acquire a more thorough understanding of the trends perceived, semi-structured interviews were carried out with linguists and communication specialists.
RESULT:
1. Vocabulary expansion: More than 70% of participants said they frequently use newly created terms or acronyms in their everyday speech, such as "LOL," "FOMO," and "YOLO."
2. Grammar and Syntax: Unusual punctuation, phrase fragments, and inventive grammar modifications were common in digital communication.
3. Visual Language: Emojis and GIFs are frequently used to convey emotions besides writing, according to 85% of participants.
4. Intergenerational Gaps: While older demographics displayed reluctance or limited usage, younger participants demonstrated greater adaptability to digital language trends.
DISCUSSION: Digital media is becoming a major factor in language evolution, encouraging communication efficiency and innovation [1]. It also questions established norms, such orthographic and grammatical regulations, nevertheless. Although they improve expressiveness, emojis run the risk of oversimplifying complicated emotions as a type of visual language [3].
Furthermore, possible difficulties in cross-age communication are suggested by the generational gap in language adaption. While younger users welcome digital developments as a component of their cultural identity, elder users believe that they compromise the integrity of language. These findings have important ramifications for education, since it is essential to combine traditional language proficiency with digital literacy.
IN CONCLUSION
Through encouraging creativity, enhancing expressiveness, and upending conventional standards, digital media significantly influences the evolution of language. This history highlights the necessity of careful use to preserve linguistic conformance, even though it also represents flexibility and cultural change. The long-term impact of these modifications on language maintenance and international communication should be investigated further. It goes without saying that everyone should adhere to the language standards while speaking or writing.
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1. Baron, N. S. (2008). Always On: Language in an Online and Mobile World. Oxford University Press.
2. Crystal, D. (2006). Language and the Internet. Cambridge University Press.
3. Danesi, M. (2016). The Semiotics of Emoji: The Rise of Visual Language in the Age of the Internet. Bloomsbury Publishing.
4. https://medium.com/@yixinxie531/the-impact-of-social-media-on-language-evolution-bb3d18fdac7b
