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The Impact of Digital Media on Language Styles and Communication Methods – Based on Text, Image, and Video Forms
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Abstract
In the era of digital media dominance, language and communication paradigms are undergoing transformative shifts, propelled by the widespread use of text, image, and video forms. With a focus on textual expressions, visual images, and video formats, the research explores the evolving dynamics of language in the digital age. It delves into the profound impact of digital media on language styles and communication methods. Digital platforms, including social media, online news, and blogs, have become integral to daily life, fundamentally altering how individuals communicate, socialize, and learn. Contractions, abbreviations, emoticons, kaomoji, emojis, memes, screenshots, short videos, and video calls have emerged as dynamic elements shaping language styles. While enhancing communication efficiency, immediacy, and emotional expression, these elements also raise concerns about the potential erosion of formality in digital communication. This study employs textual analysis to investigate the intricate interactions of multimedia forms on digital platforms and their impact on traditional communication styles. Insights aim to comprehensively understand the mechanisms driving language and communication evolution in the digital age. The findings offer valuable references for future technological and societal developments, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation and preserving linguistic norms for responsible communication in the digital era.
Keywords
Digital media, language style, contraction, emoji, meme
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Han,Y. (2024). The Impact of Digital Media on Language Styles and Communication Methods – Based on Text, Image, and Video Forms. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,40,211-219.
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