چکیده مقاله
The rapid expansion of social media has transformed communication patterns across the world, creating new opportunities for multilingual interaction and linguistic innovation Among Persian speaking youth, one of the most noticeable linguistic phenomena emerging in digital communication is English–Persian code switching, which refers to the incorporation of English lexical items, phrases, or expressions into Persian discourse This study investigates the prevalence of English–Persian code switching among adolescents and young adults in Golestan Province, Iran, and explores the role of social media in shaping this linguistic behavior Data were collected through a researcher developed questionnaire administered to ۴۲ participants residing in Golestan Province The questionnaire examined demographic characteristics, patterns of social media usage, code switching behavior, and attitudes toward the use of English vocabulary in Persian communication The findings indicate that social media platforms, particularly Instagram, play a significant role in exposing users to English language content Participants reported varying degrees of English lexical usage in their daily communication, especially in online interactions and peer conversations Moreover, most respondents expressed positive attitudes toward the use of English words and perceived them as useful for language learning, communication efficiency, and participation in global digital culture The study contributes to the growing field of digital sociolinguistics by highlighting how online communication environments facilitate language contact and influence linguistic practices among younger generations in Iran
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نویسندگان
Razieh Rouhani
Official High School Teacher, Ministry of Education
رویا فرزان
کارشناسی صنایع غذایی و بهداشت متوسطه ( دبیر شاغل در هنرستان شهرستان مراغه )
Razieh Rouhani
Official High School Teacher, Ministry of Education
Mobina Ahmadi
Official High School Teacher, Ministry of Education
Mobina Ahmadi
Official High School Teacher, Ministry of Education
شیوه ارجاع
Rouhani، Razieh و Ahmadi، Mobina،1405،English–Persian Code-Switching in Social Media Communication: A Descriptive Sociolinguistic Study of Adolescents and Young Adults in Golestan Province, Iran،دومین همایش بین المللی تحولات نوین در نظام های آموزشی، تربیتی، روانشناسی، مهارت آموزی و مهارت محوری با محوریت آموزش و پرورش در هزاره سوم،بوشهر
ارائهشده در
مجموعه مقالات دومین همایش بین المللی تحولات نوین در نظام های آموزشی، تربیتی، روانشناسی، مهارت آموزی و مهارت محوری با محوریت آموزش و پرورش در هزاره سوم26 اردیبهشت 1405 · بوشهر