Semantic Study of the Impact of the Use of Slang on the Social Identity of Adolescents in Indonesia

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Qualitative analysis explores slang's role in shaping social identity among urban youth, indicating significant implications for sociolinguistics.

Slang use is critical for establishing in-group solidarity and expressing social identity among peers.
120 slang terms were identified, categorized into five semantic fields, revealing diverse functions.
Data collection involved interviews, language samples, and conversation archives focusing on youth interactions.
Findings emphasize slang's dynamic nature, especially its rapid shifts influenced by digital media platforms.

Evizariza Evizariza (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative analysis explores slang's role in shaping social identity among urban youth, indicating significant implications for sociolinguistics.