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Journal Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan ScholasticJurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Scholastic Abstract

This research explores the use of slang by Alpha Generation on TikTok, focusing on content from creators @DamonSharpe, @KarenWazen, and @LearnWithPari, analyzed between December 1st-18th, 2024. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research identifies and classifies 63 slang terms based on Allan and Burridges (2006) framework, categorizing them into five types: Fresh and Creative (52 terms, e.g., Sigma, Rizz), Clipping (4 terms, e.g., Sus, Fit), Flippant (4 terms, e.g., Fanum Tax), Acronym (2 terms, e.g., GOAT, FR), and Imitative (1 term, e.g., Finna). The study also examines their meanings and social functions, including addressing, initiating relaxed conversation, expressing impressions, and conveying emotions like anger or intimacy. Data were collected through observation, screenshots, and analysis of videos, with meanings derived from online sources and creator content. Findings highlight TikToks role as a dynamic platform for linguistic innovation, reflecting Alpha generation cultural and social identities. The predominance of Fresh and Creative slang underscores their creativity, while the varied functions illustrate slangs role in fostering community and identity. This research offers insights into digital language evolution and suggests future studies explore slang across platforms and incorporate quantitative methods for broader sociolinguistic understanding.

Conclusion

This research successfully identified and categorized 63 slang terms used by Alpha Generation content creators on TikTok, revealing the platforms significant role in linguistic innovation.The study highlighted the prevalence of Fresh and Creative slang, demonstrating the generations linguistic creativity and its impact on digital communication.Ultimately, the findings underscore the importance of understanding evolving slang to bridge generational gaps and gain insights into the cultural and social identities of the Alpha Generation.

Future Research

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk mengkaji evolusi slang dari generasi Alpha di berbagai platform media sosial, seperti Instagram, YouTube, dan Snapchat, guna memahami variasi penggunaan dan konteksnya. Selain itu, studi longitudinal dapat dilakukan untuk melacak adopsi, modifikasi, atau kepunahan istilah-istilah slang ini seiring waktu, sehingga memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang daya tahan budaya mereka. Untuk memperluas pemahaman tentang dampak sosiolinguistiknya, penelitian mendatang dapat menggabungkan metode kuantitatif, seperti survei atau analisis korpus, untuk memvalidasi prevalensi dan spesifisitas demografis istilah-istilah ini. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini akan memberikan gambaran yang lebih komprehensif tentang bagaimana slang digunakan dan memengaruhi interaksi sosial di kalangan generasi Alpha, serta memberikan wawasan berharga bagi para profesional bahasa dan pendidik dalam mengembangkan strategi pembelajaran yang lebih relevan dan menarik.

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