Structural Changes in Indonesian Language Use Under the Influence of Internet-Mediated Communication
Keywords:
Internet-Mediated Communication, Indonesian Language, Language Change, Internet Language, Digital LinguisticsAbstract
The rapid expansion of internet-mediated communication has transformed the way Indonesian is used in everyday interaction. Social media and other digital platforms have encouraged the widespread use of informal Indonesian, including abbreviations, slang, code-mixing, shortened expressions, and unconventional grammatical and orthographic forms. This study aims to identify the major forms of internet language, analyze changes in Indonesian language structure, and examine the linguistic factors contributing to these changes. The data were analyzed through morphological, syntactic, and orthographic perspectives by comparing internet-language forms with standard Indonesian. The data also demonstrate the emergence and circulation of new digital expressions influenced by communication efficiency, linguistic creativity, globalization, social identity, and online trends. The study concludes that internet-mediated communication contributes to the dynamic development of contemporary Indonesian, particularly in informal digital contexts. Rather than being viewed simply as language degradation, these phenomena should be understood as forms of linguistic variation, adaptation, and potential language change. The study highlights the importance of digital literacy and continued linguistic research to understand the relationship between technological development and Indonesian language evolution.
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