SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Keywords:
language and identity, social media, digital communication, sociolinguistics, online identity, cultural influence, psychological factors, self-presentation, discourse analysis, virtual interactionAbstract
This study explores the social, cultural, and psychological dimensions of language and identity formation on social media platforms. It examines how individuals construct, negotiate, and express their identities through linguistic choices in digital communication. The research highlights the role of social interaction, cultural background, and psychological factors in shaping online discourse. It also considers how language use reflects group belonging, self-presentation, and emotional expression in virtual environments. The study concludes that social media serves as a dynamic space where language and identity continuously evolve under the influence of global and local factors.
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