Unpacking Language Attitudes: The Use of English Slang in Indonesian Social Media
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This study explores language attitudes towards the use of English slang in Indonesian social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research focuses on teenagers and active social media users. Data collection methods include questionnaires, online interactions, and documentation, analyzed through purposive and snowball sampling techniques.
The findings reveal that the most frequently used English slang types on social media are flippant, imitative, acronyms, and clipping. Popular slang terms include "kepo," "DM," "btw," "lol," "otw," and "fyi." Social media users prefer these terms because they are trendy, easy to use, and help create a sense of closeness and familiarity among peers. Moreover, these slang terms reflect contemporary language trends among Indonesian youth.This research highlights the sociolinguistic dynamics of English slang, emphasizing its role in digital communication and social identity. The study contributes to understanding how social media influences language attitudes and usage in Indonesia.
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