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Journal of Pragmatics Research
ISSN : ""     EISSN : 26568020     DOI : https://doi.org/10.18326/jopr.v5i1.1-20
Journal of Pragmatics Research, (JoPR), E-ISSN: 2656-8020, is published by State Insitute of Islamic Studies Salatiga, Indonesia. It is an International forum published every April and October and aimed at developing all aspects of scholarly theories and research on pragmatics, Pragma-linguistics, socio-pragmatics within the Indonesian context of political, socio-cultural aspects. There are abundant classic and contemporary Pragmatics theories, but this journal aimed at developing Indonesian scholarly theories of Pragmatics. It also wants to develop other areas of language studies, such as cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, applied linguistics, stylistics, anthropology, and communication studies.
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A Pragmatic Analysis of Young Children’s Speech Acts During Shared Book Reading Interactions Apriani, Indira Fitri; Syihabuddin, Syihabuddin; Zifana, Mahardhika
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.242-266

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This study examines young children’s speech acts during shared book reading within a natural family setting. The data consist of 151 naturally occurring utterances produced by two children aged 5 and 7 years (RA and NH) while reading several storybooks with their mother. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the study employed recording, transcription, utterance unit identification, and coding based on Searle’s classification of speech acts and Austin’s concept of illocutionary functions. The findings reveal that representative acts dominate the children’s utterances (81), followed by directives (31), expressives (30), and commissives (9). Declarative acts were absent, as young children do not yet possess the social authority required to perform linguistically transformative actions. The analysis also shows distinct pragmatic patterns between the two children: NH produced more representative and inferential utterances, whereas RA tended to use expressive and directive acts when responding to the story and illustrations. These results demonstrate that shared book reading provides a rich context for eliciting diverse speech acts and highlights developmental differences in the pragmatic abilities of children aged 5–7. This study contributes to the field by presenting naturalistic data from an Indonesian family context and by emphasizing the role of shared book reading interactions in shaping early pragmatic development.
An Analysis of Violations of The Theory of Maxims of Quality in Speech at Bocah-Bocah Kosong (BBK) x Indy Barends Wulansari, Dina; Syihabuddin, Syihabuddin; Zifana, Mahardhika
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.177-182

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This study aims to examine violations of the Maxim of Quality in discussions featured on the YouTube program Bocah-Bocah Kosong X Indy Barends based on Grice’s Maxim Theory (1975). The analysis focuses on utterances that lack evidential support and those that are hyperbolic, metaphorical, imaginative, or fantastical in nature. Adopting a qualitative pragmatic approach, the data were analyzed through content analysis, supported by the calculation of intercoder reliability using Krippendorff’s alpha and multimodal triangulation. The findings reveal that the most dominant forms of violation are hyperbolic humor (38%), absurd metaphors (22%), false identity claims (18%), and supernatural or fantasy-related statements (12%). These results indicate that violations of the Maxim of Quality do not merely represent communicative errors; rather, they function as performative strategies employed by Generation Z to construct humor, social solidarity, and creative, imaginative speaker identities within digital spaces. Theoretically, this study contributes to contemporary pragmatic scholarship by positioning maxim violations as meaningful communicative practices in digital culture. Nevertheless, the study is limited by the narrow scope of data, which is confined to a single episode with a relatively small number of utterances, as well as by the potential for performativity bias due to the entertainment-oriented nature of the content. Accordingly, future research is recommended to expand the data corpus, compare diverse contexts of Generation Z digital communication, and develop cross-maxim analyses of Grice’s framework in order to achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the pragmatic strategies of the digital generation.
Presuppositions in Descriptive Utterances on Kawula-Gusti of the Song Ingsun as Alternative Learning Materials for Javanese Language in Junior High Schools Budiarti, Angelica Wahyu Kartika; Adipitoyo, Sugeng; Wahyudi, Ahmad Rizky
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.183-218

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Presupposition in descriptive utterances functions as an effective linguistic strategy for subtly instilling philosophical and theological assumptions, as manifested in the contemporary song "Ingsun" by Sujiwo Tejo. This study aims to examine the forms and functions of presupposition that construct the concept of Kawula-Gusti (Servant-God relationship) in the song's lyrics, and to analyze its relevance as Javanese language teaching material in Junior High Schools. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques utilizing listening and note-taking, based on the synthesis of presupposition theories by Stalnaker, Karttunen, and Yule, combined with Austin's locutionary acts and Keraf’s descriptive theory. The findings indicate that the lyrics are dominated by lexical and existential presuppositions which implicitly instill a profound understanding of Dununge (Position), Kuwasane (Authority), and Nuju Gambuhe (Union) of the Kawula-Gusti. The descriptive utterances require the listener's cognitive accommodation to accept theological truths as background facts without rigid indoctrination. These findings have strong pedagogical relevance for Javanese Language learning at the JHS Phase D level within the Merdeka Curriculum framework, particularly for training students' interpretive abilities toward implicit meaning and strengthening character based on the Pancasila Student Profile. However, acknowledging that the reliance on a single culturally and theologically dense text limits generalizability across diverse learner backgrounds, this study recommends extending the analytical framework to multiple Javanese texts of varying genres and difficulty levels to ensure broader applicability and instructional flexibility.
Error Analysis in Using Passive Voice among University Students: Comparative Taxonomy Azahra, Fadlia; Thamrin, Nur Sehang; Anggreni, Afrillia; Rofiqoh, Rofiqoh
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.160-176

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Passive voice remains a key grammatical structure for English learners, particularly in academic writing, yet many students struggle to use it accurately. This study analyzes the types of passive voice errors made by 19 fifth-semester students in the English Education Study Program at Tadulako University. Specifically, it addresses two questions: (1) How do classroom interaction patterns such as teacher-centered grammar instruction, limited student negotiation of meaning, or feedback practices shape students’ understanding and use of passive voice, and to what extent might these dynamics contribute to the dominance of developmental errors? (2) In what ways do students’ sociocultural backgrounds, prior educational experiences, and exposure to English outside the classroom influence their difficulties with auxiliary verbs and tense agreement, and how do these factors mediate tensions between Indonesian linguistic norms and English academic writing conventions? A quantitative design was employed, with a test focusing on passive constructions in present continuous, past continuous, and past perfect tenses. Students’ responses were categorized using Dulay et al.'s (1982) comparative taxonomy of developmental and interlingual errors. Results revealed developmental errors as the most prevalent (89.9%), mainly involving incorrect auxiliary verbs (is, am, are, being, been), past participle formation, and tense agreement. These findings highlight the need for targeted grammar instruction on auxiliary patterns and participles, alongside enhanced practice, corrective feedback, and adjustments to classroom interactions and sociocultural considerations to boost accuracy.
Subtitling Strategies of Colloquial Expressions in Madame Web (2024) on Netflix Yacub, Zefanya; Nur Utami Sari’at Kurniati; Widodo, Jordy Satria
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.267-287

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Colloquial language frequently appears in contemporary films, making it challenging for translators to convey natural meaning and contextual implications across different languages and cultures. This study examines the subtitling strategies employed to translate colloquial expressions in Madame Web (2024), available on Netflix. The research focuses on identifying the types of colloquial expressions produced by the main female characters and analyzing the strategies employed by the translator in transferring meaning from English into Indonesian. A qualitative descriptive approach was adopted, drawing upon Gottlieb’s (1992) subtitling strategy framework and Partridge’s (1954) classification of colloquial forms. The data were collected through observation and note-taking, examining the utterances of the main characters in both the source language and their translated subtitles. Among the fifty-four colloquial expressions identified, seven out of Gottlieb’s ten strategies were observed, with paraphrasing used most frequently. The findings suggest that the translator tends to adapt the meaning to ensure the message remains natural and easily comprehensible to the target-language audience. Furthermore, the most frequent colloquial forms found were phrasal verbs and single words, reflecting a conversational style typical of native speakers in informal contexts. Overall, the findings suggest that the translator strives to maintain language appropriateness and clear meaning when translating expressions that lack direct Indonesian equivalents.