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Journal : JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching

Investigating Regional Variation and Digital Dialect in Online Game Identity Miswaty, Titik Ceriyani; Widhi, Bidari Andaru; Alawiyah, Rosidah; Elhia, Memy Wardhani; Nuralfilail, Nuralfilail
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 3 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v12i3.11600

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Online gaming communities are crucial for social interaction and communication among diverse groups worldwide. Language variation plays a crucial role in shaping individuals’ identities and social relationships within these communities. Based on those initial thoughts, this research is conducted with aims at examining the involvement of regional variations and digital dialects in the formation of identity within PUBG player groups. The approach used in this research is a qualitative anthropological approach. This approach was chosen because it focuses on human behavior and cultural phenomena which needs in-depth explorationof reallanguage analysis used in everyday communication in communities. Data collection techniques include observation, in-depth interview, and field notes and data analysis conducted using theme development, pattern recognition, and theme naming aided by Nvivo software in the coding process analysis. The finding of this research identified the formulation of digital dialects, influenced by repeated linguistic habits such as found in the way they use  and form slang lnguage and the adaptation of newcomers to community-specific language norms. Moreover, the research highlighted the role of language variation in fostering community bonding, enhancing in-group communication, and reflecting shared experiences among players. Overall, this research offers valuable understanding of the complex interplay among language, identity and community dynamic within online gaming realms which have never been explored by previous related research.
Investigating Regional Variation and Digital Dialect in Online Game Identity Miswaty, Titik Ceriyani; Widhi, Bidari Andaru; Alawiyah, Rosidah; Elhia, Memy Wardhani; Nuralfilail, Nuralfilail
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024): July
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v12i3.11600

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Online gaming communities are crucial for social interaction and communication among diverse groups worldwide. Language variation plays a crucial role in shaping individuals’ identities and social relationships within these communities. Based on those initial thoughts, this research is conducted with aims at examining the involvement of regional variations and digital dialects in the formation of identity within PUBG player groups. The approach used in this research is a qualitative anthropological approach. This approach was chosen because it focuses on human behavior and cultural phenomena which needs in-depth explorationof reallanguage analysis used in everyday communication in communities. Data collection techniques include observation, in-depth interview, and field notes and data analysis conducted using theme development, pattern recognition, and theme naming aided by Nvivo software in the coding process analysis. The finding of this research identified the formulation of digital dialects, influenced by repeated linguistic habits such as found in the way they use  and form slang lnguage and the adaptation of newcomers to community-specific language norms. Moreover, the research highlighted the role of language variation in fostering community bonding, enhancing in-group communication, and reflecting shared experiences among players. Overall, this research offers valuable understanding of the complex interplay among language, identity and community dynamic within online gaming realms which have never been explored by previous related research.
Slangs in Gen Alpha–Z: A Natural Language Processing Analysis and Its Impact in Educational Context Fadlilah, Afi; Diani, Irma; Kusumah, Encep; Sugiharyanti, Eni; Miswaty, Titik Ceriyani
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i4.16575

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Slang, especially among Generations Alpha and Z, functions as a dynamic tool for expressing identity, group belonging, creativity, and resistance to norms, shaped by digital platforms and used to signal cultural affiliation, shared values, and emotional stance in everyday communication. This study aims at evaluating the forms of slang language used by Generations Alpha and Z, linguistic patterns indirectly represent or construct social identity the influence of those slangs in educational context. This study followed a rigorous process to ensure data relevance, validity, and ethics by collecting publicly available Instagram texts from Generations Alpha and Z using purposive sampling. Data from public accounts were anonymized, scraped manually and automatically, then preprocessed through cleaning, tokenization, and normalization. NLP techniques and qualitative content analysis were applied to identify slang patterns and interpret their social meanings, revealing how slang reflects identity and cultural practices in digital youth communication. The analysis concludes that slang usage among Generations Alpha and Z on digital platforms like Instagram serves not merely as casual expression but as a communicative strategy that reflects social identity, group affiliation, and cultural values. Through a combination of computational and qualitative analysis, the study reveals that slang functions to assert community membership, convey emotional attitudes, and construct self-image in digital spaces. The emerging linguistic patterns highlight the significant role of informal language in digital literacy practices and educational interactions, underscoring the need for greater attention to youth language in both academic and cultural contexts. Previous studies have examined youth slang, but few have explored its role across digital platforms in shaping identity, especially using both computational and sociolinguistic approaches. The influence of slang in educational contexts also remains underexplored. This study addresses these gaps by analyzing slang's forms, functions, and meanings in digital youth communication.
Co-Authors Abdul Muhid, Abdul Abiyyu Alghozy Pramanaputra Agus Syahid Ahmadi, Yusril Ahmat Adil Alfilail, Nur Andaru, Bidari Anthony Anggrawan Arsinabila, Oyi Ashar Banyu Lazuardi Bagas Anggara Baiq Andriani Ulfa Bidari Andaru Bidari Andaru Widhi Bidari Andaru Widhi christofer satria Dede Sri Rahayu Dewi, Baiq Kartika Purnama Dheo Rimbano Diani, Irma Dyah Susilowati Elhia, Memy Wardhani Elyakim Nova Supriyedi Patty, Elyakim Nova Supriyedi Encep Kusumah Erwin Suhendra Fachry Abda El Rahman Fadlilah, Afi Fahry Faizah, Erna Nur Gozin Najah Rusyada Hadi, M. Zaki Pahrul Hakim, Adi Lukman Helna Wardhana Irhas Irhas Islam, Rukmana Fachrul Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Juliana Palit Kudus Pranasa, Risyaf Lalu Taufik Hasby Ash Shiddiq Lalu Yayan Ardiansyah Lalu Yayan Ardiansyah Lativa Nur Lilik Widyawati Lisa Rahmawati Marlina Marlina Memy Wardani Elthia Muhammad Iqbal MUHAMMAD TAUFIK Muhammad Zaki Pahrul Hadi Muharis Muharis Muharis Muhlisin Muti'ah, Muti'ah Ni Ketut Putri Nila Sudewi Nuralfilail, Nuralfilail Nurhafni Nurhafni Pahrul Hadi, Muhammad Zaki Panji Tanashur Pramanaputra, Abiyyu Alghozy Pranasa, Risyaf Kudus Priyudahari, Bhujangga Ayu Putu Purnama, Baiq Kartika Rahmawati, Lela Ramdhani, Suciaty Ramli, Ratu Bulkis Reliubun, Abdurrahman Shaleh Resta Putri, Tiara Ridha Nurul Hayati Rosidah Alawiyah Suciaty Ramdhani Sugianti, Linda Sugiharyanti, Eni Sumadewi, Ni Ketut Putri Nila Suparlan Suparlan Sutarman Sutarman Sutarman Sutarman Sutarman Syaiful, Rizal Fahmi Syamsurijjal Syamsurijjal Syamsurijjal Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal, Syamsurrijal Taufik Suadiyatno Taufik Suadiyatno Triwijoyo, Bambang Krismono Wahyu Kamil Syarifaturrahman Wahyu Kamil Syarifaturrahman, Wahyu Kamil Widhi, Bidari Andaru Wirajaya Kusuma Yorman Yuliana, Ika Zainudin Abdussamad Zulfikri, Muhammad