The Role of Social Media in the Development of Indonesian Language Among Teenagers

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of social media in the development of Indonesian language among teenagers. Social media, as a rapidly developing means of communication, has a major impact on the way of speaking, especially in the use of vocabulary, sentence structure, and communication style of teenagers. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method, involving 30 respondents who are active teenagers who use social media in Jakarta. The results of the study show that social media contributes to introducing new vocabulary, slang, and foreign terms that are widely used in online conversations. However, the use of formal language in interactions on social media is relatively low, and tends to be replaced by informal language that is more expressive and creative. However, social media also plays a role as a means to introduce more dynamic language variations, which affect the way teenagers speak in everyday life. This study provides an overview of changes in the development of Indonesian language among teenagers that are influenced by communication trends on social media. It is hoped that the results of this study can contribute to the development of Indonesian language learning strategies that are relevant to the tendency of digital communication among teenagers.