Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching
Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)

Code-Mixing Used by SP and AY in WhatsApp Chats

Sharon, Jusuf (Unknown)
Rini, Julia Eka (Unknown)

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Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study examines the use of code-mixing between SP and AY in WhatsApp chats. Muysken’s (2000) theory of code-mixing is used as the main framework, and Holmes’ (2013) theory of social factors serves as the supporting theory. A qualitative method is employed, with basic frequency counts. The study revealed that SP and AY used all three types of code-mixing, namely insertion, alternation, and congruent lexicalization. All four indicators namely, constituency, switch site, element switched, and properties were applied by both speakers with differences. This study also discusses how participant roles and communicative functions influence their code-mixing practices.

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Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Abbrev

sastra-inggris

Publisher

Universitas Kristen Petra Surabaya

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Kata Kita is a journal dedicated to the publication of students research in the areas of literature, language, and teaching. In the study of language, it covers issues in applied linguistics such as sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, pragmatics, sylistics, corpus ...