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This article aims to describe the influence of social media on the formation and spread of slang among students at Muhammadiyah University, Maumere. Social media, such as Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, are not only a means of interaction, but also a major catalyst in creating and disseminating new terms. This phenomenon reflects students’ linguistic creativity and is also a reflection of the dynamics of digital culture. In the context of Maumere Muhammadiyah University students, the use of slang is not just a trend, but also a tool to adapt to a dynamic social environment. New terms that are popular on social media are often adopted in daily conversations as symbols of modern and contemporary identity. However, this phenomenon also raises challenges, especially related to the preservation of formal language and traditional values in communication. This article discusses the characteristics of slang that emerges from social media, its role in forming social identity, and its impact on the use of formal language. In conclusion, social media plays a significant role in shaping student communication patterns, but efforts are needed to maintain a balance between language creativity and the use of standard language in formal contexts.

This Research aims to determine the influence of the use of slang among teenagers, especially among students. Slang is a Variation of language that develops among young people and is characterized by non-standard vocabulary, often influencer by popular culture and social media. This Research uses a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods to explore subjective understanding regarding the use of slang. The Research results show that slang can influence communication, social identity and the development of the Indonesian language. The use of slang allows for more relaxed communication and strengthens social relationship among teenagers. However, excessive use can interfere with understanding formal language, potentially causing misunderstandings and reducing good language skills in formal situations. Therefore, it is important to use slang wisely according to the context and situation. 

This research aims to determine the influence of social media on language change slang among teenagers. Slang can be interpreted as puns and language styles used by teenagers to express themselves, and is often used in communication between peers. Slang itself has experienced development and modification from generation to generation. Nowadays, with the increasing popularity of social media, these platforms are becoming a forum for teenagers to share information, interact and develop new ideas. The method used in this research is a qualitative method through literature study from various social media, for example TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X. Research results shows that social media plays a very important role in spreading new terms and slang among teenagers. Many slang words and creative terms emerged as a result the influence of trends and culture circulating on social media, which creates ways of communication which is more relaxed and flexible. Using slang on social media also helps teenagers form their identity, while creating differences in the way they communicate between the older and younger generations. Apart from that, this research also found that social media allows teenagers to adapt quickly to change Language.

Language in the digital era functions not only as a communication tool but also as a reflection of personal and collective identity. Language use on digital platforms, such as social media, reflects self-expression, image building, and cultural affiliation. However, globalization and the dominance of foreign languages, especially English, pose challenges to preserving local identity. This study employs a qualitative approach through interviews and document analysis to explore how language shapes personal identity in the digital era. The findings indicate that language in digital spaces allows individuals to express creativity while facing social pressures to construct specific images. Nonetheless, phenomena such as code-switching and slang usage highlight the influence of global culture. To maintain a balance between global adaptation and local cultural preservation, collaboration among individuals, communities, and governments is needed through education, cultural campaigns, and technology. With this approach, language can become a tool for fostering cultural solidarity and preserving diversity in an increasingly connected world.

The transformation of the Indonesian language in the digital era not only creates challenges for, but also opens up great opportunities for dynamic and adaptive language development. The purpose of this study is to analyze the development of the Indonesian language in the digital era including the challenges and opportunities in the current development of the language. This study uses a descriptive qualitative library research approach, which is a method commonly used in social and linguistic research. Data analysis was carried out using the Miles interactive method which includes three stages, namely data reduction, data grouping (condensation), and drawing conclusions or verification. The results of this study indicate that there are significant challenges faced, such as the use of slang and foreign terms that can threaten the authenticity of the language. The opportunities that arise are also very large for the development and preservation of the Indonesian language, where language access becomes wider and the community has the opportunity to enrich vocabulary and improve Indonesian language literacy through various educational platforms.

Nowadays, everything has changed including the use of language. Social media certainly cannot be separated from language, because every human being will use language as communication. However, not infrequently there are still many sentence writing errors found on social media. The purpose of this article is to analyze language errors in sentences with syntactic and semantic studies. The method used is descriptive qualitative. As a result, there are still many errors found in sentences in social media. Errors in terms of syntax are found in sentence structure errors and redundant words. While in terms of semantics, inaccuracy, the use of slang, and the influence of foreign languages are factors in errors In social media. This can encourage to empowerment of grammar on social media.

The study used a qualitative descriptive approach method. The purpose of this study was to determine the acquisition of slang lexicon by teenagers on the X application, providing insight into language in the modern era, the role of social media in language development, understanding slang in forming individual and community identities in social media, and understanding rapid language changes due to technological developments. Language variety is a variation of language that differs according to the context of use, including the relationship between the speaker and the listener. Slang, as a form of variation that continues to develop, is heavily influenced by social media, especially the X application (formerly Twitter), which is the main platform for teenagers. Through interactions on social media, users learn and absorb new vocabulary quickly, which shapes their social identity. This study used a qualitative approach to analyze the slang lexicon that appears in the application, finding categories such as abbreviations, foreign words, and phonological changes. Although slang enriches communication, there is a risk of reducing the use of formal language that needs to be balanced with language literacy education.

Slang is an informal language that is the result of individual or group creativity that is accepted and used by the wider community. Slang language among Generation Alpha emerged as a result of interactions on social media with the previous generation, namely Generation Z. Data collection methods were carried out by reading, taking notes and recording (screenshots). Researchers also counted how many times the slang language appeared on social media from the most frequently to the least frequently used in October 2024. In that period, 3,728 mewing words, 3,410 sigma words, 3,038 sus words, 2,666 skibidi words, 2,275 slay words, 1,705 flexing words, 152 fanum tax words, and 90 words looksmaxing in posts and comments columns on X's social media in Indonesia. Slang is divided into four forms, namely abbreviations, interjections, funny mispronunciations, and shortened forms.

Among social media users x is one of the popular platforms. The x application plays a significant role in dissemination and development that not only becomes a medium for spreading news but also becomes an ecosystem that supports evolution and adaptation. Through interaction and creativity contribute to dynamics, making application one of the major factors in development in the digital age. In this article, the writer reviewed social media users x. this study aims to identify the types of times in which they often use and to understand their context. Through qualitative approaches data is collected from the posts of social media users x and analyzed using the method of analyse analysis. Results. Research shows that social media USES a lot of information about other news items. Much about applications x:slang, viral news, online loan services (pinjol), and so forth, takes serious action from governments, communities, and parents to address this problem. Social media plays a very important role in the digital age, referring to the use of social media platforms to interact and communicate with others. There are positive effects on social media x (facilitating interaction and expanding association, there are many viral things), but it can also have a negative effect like spreading false information.

This analysis discussed the Taboo Words Used in Murder Mystery 2 Movie. The objectives of this study are to identify and describe the types and the functions of taboo words used in Murder Mystery 2 movie and to determine the most frequently used categories of the types and the functions of taboo words. Data were collected using note-taking and observation techniques. Mix method is used to categorize the types and functions of taboo words and determine their frequency. The results of discussion found seven types of taboo words with 175 occurrences taboo words. The most frequently used type is religious taboo (57.1%), predominantly involving the use of the word “god” with 82 occurrences, followed by scatological references and disgusting objects (21.1%), insulting references to perceived psychological, physical, and social deviations (11.4%), offensive slang (5.7%), sexual references (2.2%), animal names (1.7%), and ancestral allusions (0.5%). There are three functions of taboo words identified with 177 occurrences. The main function is to achieve personal outcomes (71.8%), primarily to intensify negative emotions, with 91 occurrences, followed by intensifying positive emotions and catharsis, each with 18 occurrences. Other functions include achieving interpersonal outcomes (17.5%), inconsequential outcomes (9.6%), and literal or denotative use (1.1%).

Slang is a rapidly growing linguistic phenomenon among Indonesian teenagers, especially in daily interactions and social media usage. This widespread use of slang is predicted to impact teenagers' formal language skills, particularly in the context of proper and correct Indonesian. This study aims to identify the influence of slang usage on formal language proficiency among teenagers. Using a qualitative approach, this research was conducted through observations and interviews with several students at the Perguruan Indonesia Raya Foundation in Bandung. The results indicate that excessive use of slang can decrease teenagers' formal language skills, particularly in writing and speaking. However, slang can also enrich linguistic variation among teenagers as a form of expression and social identity. Therefore, an appropriate educational strategy is needed to maintain a balance between slang and formal language usage among teenagers

The purpose of this study is to analyze the phenomenon of translanguaging and its impact in the context of education, especially in teaching Arabic as a foreign language in the Special Program for Arabic Language Development (PKPBA) UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. The methods used are literature study and observation to observe translanguaging (Indonesian, local language, and Arabic) that occurs in PKPBA. The results of the literature study revealed that translanguaging affects the performance of students with multilingual backgrounds (Indonesian, local languages, and Arabic). The result of the discussion in this article is that translanguaging always occurs in learning Arabic as a foreign language. Translanguaging is considered effective in learning at PKPBA, this is because translaguaging can increase student participation and activeness in learning. Recommendations for improvement include the development of multilingual learning materials, training for teachers, recognition of students' language diversity, further research on the impact of translanguaging, and the development of a more inclusive curriculum.

The research titled “Examining Social Dynamics by Using Slang expressions in The Movie Scripts Entitled Barbie” adopts a qualitative approach to scrutinize the slang utilized by characters in the Barbie Movie, aiming to dissect the social dynamics depicted in the script. The study's main objective is to classify the diverse slang terms and comprehend their effect on the characters' social interactions and bonds. Employing Chapman’s (1988) classification of primary and secondary slang, the study organizes the slang found in the screenplay. It probes into how these terms influence character evolution, social ties, cultural variety, identity, and self-assertion. This examination underscores the role of slang in enriching thematic representation and advancing the movie's storyline. The results indicate that slang in "Barbie" serves beyond mere colloquialisms; it's a strategic narrative device that deepens character depiction and accentuates the intricate social interplay within the plot. The research deduces that slang is pivotal in crafting the movie's social milieu, offering profound insight into the personas and their interrelations, thereby enriching the audience's grasp of the cultural and societal contexts portrayed in the film.

This research entitled Slang words and Contextualization in Venom: Let There Be Carnage Movie,  aimed  to discuss the types of slang words and the contextualization the use of the slang word in the movie.  The undergraduate thesis analysed the used of slang words in the conversations regarding the types and the contextualization of slang words. This research used the theory types of slang proposed by Allan and Burridge (2006) and the theory contextualization of slang proposed by Gumperz (1992) for the main theory. For the supporting theory used theory of sociolinguistics by Un Nisa (2019). The data of this study are from the utterances, words, and conversation occurred in the movie, in the form of slang words uttered by the characters dialogues. The analysed was use descriptive qualitative method. The results found that there were 5 slang words in the movie types and contextualization of slang, namely: Fresh and Creative, Flippant, Imitate, Acronym and Clipping. The result after analysing the movie, there were fourty six data in types and contextualization of slang. In the types and contextualization of slang, the highest type was flippant slang type and the lowest was acronym type.  

An arbitrary system of sound symbols that its members use to cooperate, communicate, and identify themselves is language. Language allows humans to express thoughts, concepts, ideas, and desires by communicating opinions and information. Language in daily life began to change and was replaced by the use of adolescent language known as slang. Slang continues to become more common due to advanced developments and easy access to different types of information. Therefore, this research was carried out through literature research to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the development of the Indonesian language. These data were analyzed using qualitative techniques. The national language of Indonesia was established in 1928 and reclassified as a national language in 1945. Indonesian is a cultural product, a tool for social efforts, and a language of communication. Indonesian is used in a variety of life situations. Indonesian is a national language that unites people from various social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. The role of the Indonesian language is the last communication tool that prioritizes national interests over the interests of regions, tribes, and groups. and communicate meaning effectively to the interlocutor. The good and correct use of Indonesian is based on general guidelines to improve Indonesian spelling. The development of the Indonesian language is very important for the future of society because it helps people understand concepts, opinions and feelings and plays a role as the national language of communication and information exchange.

. This research aims to find out how slang affects Generation-Z's Indonesian language skills. This research uses a natural research design, which means the researcher looks at the phenomenon directly rather than changing the research design. In addition, researchers collected data through online questionnaires. Research on the influence of the use of slang on the Indonesian language skills of the younger generation shows that there is a significant impact of the use of slang on their Indonesian language skills. Frequent use of slang can affect grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure skills in Indonesian. The younger generation who often use slang tends to show a decline in their ability to write and speak good and correct Indonesian.    

This research aims to compare the semantic phenomena of slang used by the Millennial generation and Gen Z on social media. The main focus of this research is to identify the types of slang that are often used by both generations, as well as understanding the meaning and reasons for the use of slang by the Millennial generation. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative, with data obtained through journal reviews and analysis of documentation from social media such as Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram. This research found that there are significant differences in the types of slang used by the Millennial and Gen Z generations, which are influenced by cultural and technological developments. In addition, this research reveals that the main reason the Millennial generation uses slang on social media is to strengthen social ties, show familiarity, and follow trends. The use of slang is also considered a way to create a unique and relevant digital identity in their social environment.

Indonesian is the official language of the Indonesian nation which is used by all Indonesian people. The increasingly rapid development of technology can influence society, one of which is the correct use of Indonesian, especially among students who often use slang. This research discusses the bad use of Indonesian language etiquette on social media, especially Tiktok. In this research, researchers used descriptive methods to identify language errors that occur on social media, especially on Tiktok. The aim of this research is to describe the use of toxic language in comments by content creators. The research results show that the use of Indonesian on social media, especially on TikTok, often experiences errors in spelling, diction and grammatical structure. These mistakes can lead to misunderstandings and ineffective use of language. The conclusion of this research shows that the unethical use of Indonesian on social media can have a negative impact on individuals. Therefore, more awareness and attention is needed in using Indonesian on social media in order to communicate effectively and not cause misunderstandings.

Language is the soul of the nation, and also the identity of the nation. Language is also a communication tool in speaking that facilitates interaction. Humans can convey their ideas, notions and opinions through language. Over time, language also develops. The aim of this research is to find out the extent of the use of slang among students. And also the factors that cause slang and how it impacts language skills as well as the good and correct use of Indonesian. The research method used in this research is the qualitative method. Qualitative methods or data analysis methods are based on information or data obtained from previous research.

Language is the soul of the nation, and also the identity of the nation. Language is also a communication tool in speaking that facilitates interaction. Humans can convey their ideas, notions and opinions through language. Over time, language also develops. The aim of this research is to find out the extent of the use of slang among students. And also the factors that cause slang and how it impacts language skills as well as the good and correct use of Indonesian. The research method used in this research is the qualitative method. Qualitative methods or data analysis methods are based on information or data obtained from previous research.