The Influence of Social Media on Language and Communication in the Digital Age

Abstract

The digital age has transformed communication through the rapid expansion of social media platforms, significantly impacting language use and communication patterns. This paper explores how social media influences linguistic structures, discourse, and communication styles. It investigates both positive and negative effects, including language evolution, the development of internet slang, abbreviations, and the decline of formal language structures. The study is based on surveys, statistical analysis, and existing literature, providing insights into how digital communication reshapes interpersonal interactions. The research includes data collection from diverse social media users and presents findings on language transformation trends.

Keywords: social media; language change; digital communication; linguistic evolution; internet slang