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This study explores the sociolinguistic characteristics of Generation Alpha's language use on TikTok, a platform blending creativity and social interaction. Examining code-switching, slang, and the influence of visual elements highlights how these features shape digital identities and cultural expression. The research uses qualitative methods like content analysis and user interviews to reveal how Gen Alpha adapts language to TikTok’s standards while challenging traditional linguistic norms. The findings demonstrate that digital communication significantly impacts the language of today’s youth, showcasing Generation Alpha’s sensitivity and inventiveness in coining new terms driven by rapid technological advancements. Social, cultural, and technical factors influence these communication patterns, with video and visual exchanges enhancing communication skills, shaping social identities, and fostering intergenerational connections. This research emphasizes the role of platform-specific language practices in shaping teenage culture and advancing sociolinguistics in social media contexts. It concludes that Generation Alpha employs a relaxed, creative, and trend-sensitive vocabulary, particularly on TikTok, reflecting contemporary digital communication trends. The study underscores the importance of understanding language dynamics in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
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Egadwi Miranda, A., & Veto Mortini, A. (2023). Reading Habits In The Digital Age: Changes Trend And Behavior In Alpha Generation.
Kumar Jha, A. (2023). Understanding Generation Alpha. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/d2e8g
Mahardika, F. (2024). The Impact of Social Media on the Use of English Slang (Vol. 6, Issue 1).
Mane, S. (2022). Theoretical Aspects on Digital Communication Technologies. In International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM) (Vol. 10).
Nasution, J. S., Rahmadeny, M., & Jazzawi, I. (2019). The Importance of Sociolinguistics in Foreign Language Education: A Review of Selected Paper. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Studies, 1(4). https://doi.org/10.29103/ijevs.v1i4.1415
Ponomarenko, E. B., Slyshkin, G. G., Baranova, E. A., Anikeeva, I. G., & Sausheva, Y. V. (2021). Linguistic and cultural analysis of the gender characteristics of British song slang. XLinguae, 14(2), 169–184. https://doi.org/10.18355/XL.2021.14.02.13
Putro, H. P. (2023). Digital Communication as a Tool for Improving Organizational Performance Keywords. http://ejournal.seaninstitute.or.id/index.php/InfoSains
Silalahi, E., & Silalahi, N. (2023). Linguistics Realization Analysis on Slang Words: Social Media WhatsApp. 5.
Sureshkumar Nayak, P., Mishra, D., Ghosh, R., Parija, R., Hinoca Assumi, K., & Jena, D. (2024). Socio-Linguistic Perspectives in Modern Literary Texts: A Case Study Of Language Variation And Identity Politics Educational Administration. Theory And Practice, 2024(4), 6149–6154. https://doi.org/10.53555/kuey.v30i4.2348