Social Media Use and its impact on English Language

Abstract

The aim of the study to examine the impact of social media use on language among university learners is investigated, with an emphasis on the attitudes and actions of Arts and Science students. Data for the study were gathered using a quantitative methodology, with 80 participants completing an online questionnaire. The study looks into a number of language-related topics on social media, such as the usage of slang, new words (neologisms), acronyms, and platform-specific language standards. The results show that while some students strongly support using acronyms and abbreviations in social media conversations, a sizeable portion do not. Additionally, while some respondents prefer a more professional language style, a significant portion of respondents use slang and a conversational tone in their online discussions. The formation of new vocabularies and language trends are linked to the influence of social media platforms, which play a significant role in introducing university students to new linguistic expressions