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Cognitive and Emotional Dynamics in Identity Representation in Digital Discourse: A Psycholinguistic Analysis of Millennial Narratives on Social Media Saiyidinal Firdaus
SALEE: Study of Applied Linguistics and English Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : STAIN Sultan Abdurrahman Kepulauan Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35961/salee.v6i2.1780

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This study consistently employs a qualitative narrative-psycholinguistic design to analyze the cognitive and emotional dynamics in the construction of millennial identity within digital narratives on X, Instagram, and TikTok. The analysis integrates thematic analysis, operationalized psycholinguistic coding based on Plutchik’s theory of emotions and Gee’s framework of identity representation, as well as a critical interpretive approach by Fairclough to situate the findings within the digital socio-cultural context. Data were collected through purposive sampling of at least 10 public narratives from each platform over a two-week period, using explicit criteria based on emotional intensity (marked by words, emojis, punctuation), and explicit/implicit identity representation. The findings indicate that X is dominated by collective reflection and resistance to stigma; Instagram foregrounds self-validation and authenticity; while TikTok displays humor-resilience as a coping strategy against socio-economic pressures. The analysis also reveals the prevalence of cognitive reflection patterns, emotional expression, and cross-platform identity synthesis, which aligns with recent studies on digital literacy and the psychological well-being of the millennial generation. The study’s contribution is to clarify the interrelationship between language, cognition, and emotion in shaping the digital identity of Indonesian millennials, as well as to underscore the importance of operational clarity and cross-platform synthesis in digital psycholinguistic research. The study recommends expanding research into cross-cultural contexts and over a longer duration to capture the dynamics of digital identity more comprehensively.
Penggunaan Bahasa Indonesia oleh Generasi Muda Malaysia di Media Sosial dan Dampaknya terhadap Bahasa Melayu: Sebuah Analisis Wacana Kritis Saiyidinal Firdaus
Jurnal Pengabdian KOLABORATIF Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): July
Publisher : Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/kolaboratif.v3i2.12410

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In the era of globalization and the development of digital technology, cross-cultural and cross-linguistic interactions are intensifying, particularly among the younger generation. Social media has become a new space for shifting linguistic practices that reflect the dynamics of identity and power. This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of the use of Bahasa Indonesia by Malaysian youth on social media and its impact on Malay through the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach of Norman Fairclough's model. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study design, which examines data in the form of social media content and news articles related to changes in language use in online interactions of Malaysian youth. The results of the study indicate a significant shift in language use patterns, where Bahasa Indonesia, especially informal and slang varieties, are increasingly used in online communication, replacing the role of Malay in informal contexts. This process is influenced by exposure to social media and cross-border entertainment content, which creates a hybrid form of communication between the two languages. From a CDA perspective, this phenomenon illustrates the power and ideological relationship between Bahasa Indonesia and Malay, where Bahasa Indonesia is considered dominant in the digital realm, while Malay struggles to maintain its identity as the national language. These findings emphasize the need for a language policy that can balance the preservation of Malay with openness to the influence of other languages, and support the development of dynamic linguistic identities in the context of globalization.