This study explores the influence of social media on language variation and identity construction within digital communities. With the rise of platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, users engage in distinct linguistic practices that reflect both their social affiliations and individual identities. The research examines how these online spaces foster unique language use, including slang, abbreviations, and new linguistic norms, which in turn shape the way individuals perceive themselves and others in virtual interactions. Additionally, it investigates the broader implications of these linguistic shifts on offline communication and social dynamics, shedding light on the evolving relationship between language, identity, and digital culture.

Social media, language variation, identity construction, digital communities, linguistic norms, online communication, social dynamics, language and identity.

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