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2025
Intergenerational Communication in the Digital Age: The Impact on Cross-Generational Discourse
HAMPLOVÁ, Barbora
Basic information
Original name
Intergenerational Communication in the Digital Age: The Impact on Cross-Generational Discourse
Edition
Anglophone Conference Hradec Králové, 2025
Other information
Type of outcome
Presentations at conferences
Field of Study
60203 Linguistics
Country of publisher
Czech Republic
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
Marked to be transferred to RIV
No
Organization unit
Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Keywords (in Czech)
Mezigenerační komunikace, Digitalální Věk, Mezigenerační diskurz, korpusová analýza, generace z, slang
Keywords in English
Intergenerational Communication, Digital Age, Cross-Generational Discourse, corpus analysis, generation z, slang
Links
SGS/7/2024, research and development project.
In the original language
Effective communication is crucial for individuals to communicate and engage with their social environments. This study examines the effects of linguistic evolution, particularly the emergence of generationally distinct lexical innovations, on intergenerational discourse. The proliferation of novel slang and idiomatic expressions used among Millennials, Generation Z, and Generation Alpha presents opportunities for linguistic enrichment and challenges mutual comprehension. Digital platforms such as Instagram and TikTok are central in accelerating these changes, contributing to potential communicative disparities across age groups. Through a corpus-based analysis using the News on the Web (NOW), this research investigates diachronic patterns in the adoption and contextual application of emerging lexical items and their frequency of use over the years. The findings highlight the necessity of fostering linguistic adaptability and cross-generational awareness to mitigate communication barriers and promote more effective discourse in contemporary society.
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