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Neuro-Psycholinguistic Analysis of The Asbun Phenomenon among Generation Alpha on Tiktok Virgin Noor Vadillah; Lusiana Suciati Dewi; Slamet Wahyudi Yulianto
JEPAL (Journal of English Pedagogy and Applied Linguistics) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): July 2026
Publisher : Ma'soem University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32627/jepal.v7i1.2034

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This study explores the phenomenon of ‘Asbun’ (speaking without real substance, or "just making noise") among Generation Alpha, approached through a neuro-psycholinguistic lens. Growing up saturated in digital environments, this generation exhibits distinctive speech patterns marked by rapid word retrieval alongside a diminished capacity for verbal self-restraint. The research aims to examine how patterns of digital engagement shape these ‘Asbun’ speech characteristics, and to use this connection as a way of understanding breakdowns in self-regulation during the process of producing language. Employing a qualitative approach, the study draws on five TikTok video transcripts sourced from different accounts (@alinaa_chan, @istrifadhli, @ibuendog, @leehanim, and @mat_pecii), gathered on March 31, 2026. Theoretically, the analysis combines Levelt's (1989) model of speech production with neurocognitive perspectives on Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) function and Theory of Mind (ToM). The results indicate that ‘Asbun’ speech may be better understood as an outcome of disrupted digital cognitive patterns and impaired linguistic self-monitoring, rather than as deliberate rudeness, lthough sociopragmatic and performative interpretations cannot be ruled out. Heavy consumption of short-form digital media appears to speed up access to the mental lexicon, but at the cost of the sociopragmatic filtering typically governed by the PFC. Because the study relies on an exploratory design with a limited dataset and does not independently confirm the ages of the speakers, its conclusions should be read as a theoretical proposition rather than a generalizable empirical finding. Overall, the language patterns identified in Generation Alpha suggest a form of cognitive restructuring, in which the demand for instant digital communication takes precedence over conventional norms of politeness, a shift that carries important implications for both education and social interaction.
Code-Switching Dynamics in Bilingual Digital Gaming Interactions Anggiana Yulyanti; Lusiana Suciati Dewi
JEPAL (Journal of English Pedagogy and Applied Linguistics) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32627/jepal.v7i1.2038

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This study examines code-switching, or language mixing, in a bilingual individual while playing video games. The aim is to determine which types of code-switching are used and the subject's thought process when engaging in this behaviour. This study employed a qualitative case study design involving one participant (the game streamer). Data were collected by recording the participant's spontaneous, unscripted conversations during gameplay, followed by a semi-structured interview to corroborate and clarify the findings. The research results indicate that the subject employed four methods of code-switching: switching languages between sentences, inserting English words into Indonesian sentences, using short interjections, and combining English words with Indonesian affixes (such as “nge-burst” or “boss-nya”). From the interview, it was revealed that the subject had been accustomed to using English for 8 years, so that gaming terms came to mind automatically without prolonged thought. In conclusion, code-switching in the gaming world does not indicate that the subject is not fluent in Indonesian, but rather represents a strategy to communicate more quickly and accurately. English is used for matters of game logic and strategy, while Indonesian remains the subject's primary language of choice for expressing feelings honestly. This study demonstrates that hobbies such as playing video games are highly effective in helping an individual to master a foreign language naturally.  
A Comparative Analysis of Speech Production in Male and Female Broca’s Aphasia Survivors Dwi Aryani Salsabila Zaqiyyah; Lusiana Suciati Dewi
JEPAL (Journal of English Pedagogy and Applied Linguistics) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32627/jepal.v7i1.2043

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This study aims to analyze the characteristics of speech production and communication strategies in two Broca’s aphasia survivors of different genders, Sarah Scott and Mike Caputo. This research employs a qualitative method with a comparative descriptive approach. Data were obtained from two YouTube videos uploaded in 2017 and analyzed through a process of observation, transcription, identification, and interpretation of linguistic data. The study focuses on speech production characteristics such as non-fluent speech, telegraphic speech, disfluency, pauses, hesitation, and word-finding difficulties, as well as the communication strategies employed by both subjects to maintain social interaction post-stroke. The results indicate that both subjects exhibit the core characteristics of Broca’s aphasia, manifested as non-fluent speech, simplified sentences, and word-finding difficulties. However, discrepancies emerge regarding their levels of communicative fluency and the strategies utilized. Sarah Scott demonstrates a more independent communication pattern through the use of gestures, self-repair, repetition, and active communication practice within an aphasia community. Conversely, Mike Caputo relies more heavily on his wife's assistance to co-construct communication. This study demonstrates that the communicative recovery process in Broca’s aphasia patients is modulated by neurological factors, social support, communication practice, and the social environment. This research proves that social media platforms like YouTube can serve as valuable sources of authentic data in neurolinguistic studies.