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Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching
Published by Universitas Kristen Petra Surabaya
ISSN : -     EISSN : 25987801     DOI : 10.9744/katakita
Core Subject : Education,
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
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 linguistics and others. In the area of literature, it covers modern and contemporary literature in English in the forms of printed, screened, aired or performed texts. In the field of teaching, it covers teaching materials and practices, especially those related to English Language Teaching.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Lingering Shadows: A Short Story Collection Highlighting The Effects of Survivor’s Guilt in Indonesian Society Kelly Aurelia; Ribut Basuki
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.2.312-319

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Survivor’s guilt is a psychological phenomenon that may occur when an individual survives a traumatic event while others are left injured or lose their lives. Although the concept has been around since the 20th century, it remains not widely acknowledged despite its serious consequences. Recognizing this underrepresentation, this thesis examines the long-term effects of survivor’s guilt as researched by Bistas and Grewal, and O'Connor, Berry, and Weiss. These effects are categorized into two main types: mental effects, which include obsessive thinking, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression; and social effects, such as interpersonal sensitivity, hostility, and social isolation. These issues are explored through a creative work in the form of a short story collection, featuring four characters from diverse backgrounds and ages. While the survivors’ experiences are also shaped by environmental responses, the effects significantly impact their mental state and their ability to form relationships in social settings.
The Abusive Mother-Daughter Relationship in The Act the Series (2019) Merry Indah Santosa; Setefanus Suprajitno
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.2.320-328

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In this article, we analyze the abusive mother-daughter relationship in The Act (2019). The Act (2019) is a true crime drama series based on the real-life story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. The series tells the journey of Dee Dee’s physical and mental abuse, as well as her controlling behaviour toward Gypsy. In this analysis we focus on how Dee Dee treats Gypsy and why Gypsy responds to Dee Dee’s treatment in certain ways. We will use Nussbaum’s objectification theory to analyze Dee Dee’s treatment, and McClelland’s three social motive theory to explain Gypsy’s responses. The findings reveal that Dee Dee has the desire for power, recognition and wealth, while Gypsy has the need for independence and affiliation pushes her towards rebellious actions. This study concludes that a mother figure does have an impact on a child’s growth and development.
Susi Pudjiastuti’s Language Styles in Her Speech Menjaga Kekayaan Laut Indonesia Michael; Henny Putri Saking Wijaya
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.2.329-335

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This study analyzes the language styles used by Susi Pudjiastuti in her speech Menjaga Kekayaan Laut Indonesia and the social factors influencing the language styles. The writers used Keraf’s theory of language style (2009) to examine the word choice and sentence structure, and Holmes’ theory of social factors (2013). Employing a qualitative method, the study focused on the utterances containing language styles. The findings show that the most frequently used language style based on word choice was the conversational style. In terms of sentence structure, repetition and climax were the mostly used by Susi Pudjiastuti. These results suggest that social factors namely participant, topic, setting, and function played a role in shaping her language styles. Future research is encouraged to apply the full framework of Keraf (2009) to explore other forms of public communication.
Arthur Fleck’s Anxieties and Defense Mechanisms in Joker (2019) Joel Zefanya Goha Paliaky; Theophilus Joko Riyanto
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.387-394

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This paper analyzes the anxieties and defense mechanisms experienced by the main character in Joker (2019), a psychological thriller that portrays the marginalization of individuals with mental illness. This film is interesting to analyze because it reflects real world issues, where people with mental illness are marginalized and mistreated by the society around them. The psychoanalysis theory of anxiety and defense mechanisms by Sigmund Freud is applied to analyse Arthur Fleck as the main character. He is a mentally unstable guy who works as a party clown. The findings show that Arthur’s anxieties are due to the mistreatments he received from people around him. Arthur went through reality, neurotic, and moral anxieties in his life, mainly because of the child abuse, rejection, the threats of cutting his paycheck, and the fear of breaking the social and moral standards. In response to these anxieties, Arthur ego applies defense mechanisms of repression, displacement, and rationalization. Repression is used to handle his neurotic anxiety. Displacement is used to manage his reality anxiety. Rationalization is used to cope with his reality and moral anxieties. In conclusion, although a person with a mental illness faces more hostile situations causing anxieties, he can handle them by himself.
Interactional Styles Used by Team Leader in The Six Key Moments GitLab’s Product Marketing Meeting Firda Nur Firgiyanti
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.329-337

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This study aims to find the types of interactional styles that are often used in six key moments by Sid as a team leader when talking to employees on the GitLab YouTube entitled Product Marketing Meeting (Weekly) 2021-06-28. The writer uses a qualitative approach by using Holmes' (2006) main theory of interactional styles and supporting theory of Holmes (2013) of status scale.  In this study, Sid’s utterances in the use of interactional style at six key moments show that Sid uses indirect, collaborative, referentially oriented, facilitative, and task or outcome-oriented. Based on the findings of Sid’s utterances, it uses six feminine interactional styles for building relationships and encouraging team engagement, and three masculine interactional styles for task completion and to ensure clarity. This shows that Sid often uses more feminine interactional styles than masculine interactional styles, even though he is a team leader.
To Keep Her Breathing: A Novella Exploring How Long-Term Depression Affects Women’s Health Rachel Immanuel; Liliek Soelistyo
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.346-350

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This creative thesis incorporates a cyberpunk dystopian narrative to study the effects of long-term depression on women's physical health by showing the connection between psychological stress and physical decline. It highlights the often-overlooked reality that untreated stress can manifest as chronic pain, sleep disturbance, and cardiovascular issues. These ideas will be developed into a cyberpunk dystopian novella supported by Slavich and Irwin’s Inflammation Theory of Depression (2014) and the concept of Socio-economic Marginalization by Hall and Carlson (2016). The narrative mainly focuses on Li, a woman who suffered from depression throughout her life because of childhood trauma and continuous emotional abuse. As her mental health deteriorates, she experiences migraines, insomnia, and hypertension. Throughout the narrative, Li is offered the opportunity to get better using psychological treatment and stress-reducing practices like meditation. Her journey provides a reminder that recovery is possible by facing trauma, taking back control, and gradually coming to terms with her condition to improve her health and self-worth.
Children’s Agency in Jory John’s The Good Egg Shirleen Felicia Limantara; Liliek Soelistyo
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.338-345

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In recent decades, American children's literature has increasingly highlighted children’s agency, reflecting broader cultural shifts toward recognizing children's autonomy and decision-making abilities. This paper analyzes the exercises of agency and the triggers behind them in a picture book titled The Good Egg by Jory John. Drawing on Bandura’s Agency Theory, we analyze the exercises of agency done by the main character and the triggers that caused them to exercise it. The analysis reveals that the Good Egg exercises his agency by making proactive commitments, future planning, self-regulation and motivation, and self-reflection. While his agency initially appears rigid, often rooted in idealized or externally influenced standards, it gradually evolves into a more reflective form. In addition, he exercises his agency after being triggered by his past experiences. Ultimately, the main character’s exercise of agency, including the triggers behind them, illustrates ways for young readers to use agency in their daily lives.
Emoji Functions in TikTok Comments on Azarine’s Brand Ambassador, Lee Min Ho Nikita Isabel Prasetya
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.351-356

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This study aims to analyze the emojis used in Azarine’s TikTok comments for Lee Min Ho as a brand ambassador, guided by the eight-taxonomy proposed by Yus (2014). The theory classifies the functions as: attitude signal, attitude intensity enhancer, illocutionary force modifier, humor, irony, emotion signal, parallel emotion signal, and emotion intensity enhancer. The study used 50 comments from the comments section. By using qualitative analysis, the study found that all eight emoji functions appeared in comments for Lee Min Ho. This finding suggests that fans’ responses and engagement may vary depending on how they perceive their idol or celebrity. This study highlights the importance of emojis in reflecting the audience’s attitudes toward celebrity figures on social media. Future studies could explore emoji use across other platforms, celebrity types, or cultural contexts to better understand how emojis function in different online communication settings.
Exploring Emoji Functions in Comments on Game Trailers with Different Target Audiences Christopher Yeung
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.357-365

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This study explores the emoji functions in Instagram comments on two game trailers targeting different age groups using Yus’ (2014) eight-function taxonomy. This study analyzes Instagram comments on two game trailers that are aimed at different age groups, not comments written by confirmed adults or children. A qualitative approach was employed, with data containing 70 Elden Ring and 79 Toca Boca World comments. Key findings show that the Elden Ring comments used all eight emoji functions while the Toca Boca World comments used only six of them The study also found single emojis performing two roles simultaneously and decorative emojis that do not fit into Yus’ (2014) taxonomy. This research shows how commenters use emojis differently (or similarly) when reacting to content for distinct age groups. Future studies could analyse emoji functions on other online platforms, compare more game trailers, or examine differences across gender or cultural background.
Turning Around: A Novella Exploring Escapism and Its Impacts on an Individual’s Development Albeth Utomo; Liem Satya Limanta
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.366-373

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Escapism is a universal act people have done at least once in their life. By escaping from responsibilities, they seek solace but depending on the frequency, it can become detrimental. This creative thesis explores what escapism and its impacts are that affect an individual’s development. As a novella in the genre of science fiction, this work uses Longeway’s theory of escapism, focusing on the model of self-suppression and self-expansion. This story follows Lukas, a human, and IFT-199, an alien, who are indulging in escapism in their own way. Lukas shows self-suppression through his obsession with online conspiracies and avoidance of his aspiration while IFT-199 shows self-suppression through the ignorance of her powerlessness in her act of revenge. At the end, they grow with self-expansion by finding new aspirations in life. Through their struggle, this novella shines a light on the importance of understanding escapism, especially with its characteristics.

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