The Influence of Shanghai Dialect on Identity and Regional Recognition among High School Students

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The Influence of Shanghai Dialect on Identity and Regional Recognition among High School Students

Yichi Zhao 1*
  • 1 Qibao Dwight High School    
  • *corresponding author zyc070803@163.com
LNEP Vol.90
ISSN (Print): 2753-7056
ISSN (Online): 2753-7048
ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-085-6
ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-086-3

Abstract

This paper investigates the degree to which Shanghainese influences high school students' sense of identity and regional belonging. This paper investigates how Shanghainese influences high school students' regional identity. Combining identity theories with mixed-methods research (questionnaires and interviews.) Research shows a strong relationship between the identity of students with the frequency of using Shanghainese dialect, Shanghainese dialect enhancing their sense of belonging to this region. Besides, this study discussed dialects as a tool for cultural heritage and its role in social interaction and education. Consequently, it can be inferred that future educational practices should consider protecting and promoting dialects and local culture. This article aims to provide scholars and educators with a new perspective on the relationship between language, culture, and identity.

Keywords:

Shanghai dialect, identity recognition, cultural heritage, dialect preservation

Zhao,Y. (2025). The Influence of Shanghai Dialect on Identity and Regional Recognition among High School Students. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,90,94-97.
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References

[1]. Song, Y. & Jiang, L. (2019) 'Lexical characteristics of Shanghainese under the influence of Shanghai-style culture', Comparative Studies in Cultural Innovation, pp. 66-67.

[2]. [Anonymous] (2021) Multiple identity recognition among high school students and its impact on self-evaluation and interpersonal satisfaction. Wuhan: Central China Normal University.

[3]. Zhao, Y. & Yu, X. (2017) 'A study on cognitive ability development of dialect users', Journal of Liaoning Normal University (Social Science Edition), pp. 96-103.

[4]. Guo, Y. & Ming, [initial missing] (2021) '"Yangpan" in Shanghainese', Global Human Geography, 1, pp.

[5]. [Anonymous] (2020) Language, place and identity: A study of Suzhou dialect in daily communication. Nanjing: Nanjing University Press.

[6]. Han, W. & Shi, D. (2021) 'Syntactic hierarchy of typical comparative structures in Shanghainese', Foreign Languages (Journal of Shanghai International Studies University), 7, pp.


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Zhao,Y. (2025). The Influence of Shanghai Dialect on Identity and Regional Recognition among High School Students. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,90,94-97.

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ISBN:978-1-80590-085-6(Print) / 978-1-80590-086-3(Online)
Editor:Enrique Mallen
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Conference date: 25 July 2025
Series: Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media
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References

[1]. Song, Y. & Jiang, L. (2019) 'Lexical characteristics of Shanghainese under the influence of Shanghai-style culture', Comparative Studies in Cultural Innovation, pp. 66-67.

[2]. [Anonymous] (2021) Multiple identity recognition among high school students and its impact on self-evaluation and interpersonal satisfaction. Wuhan: Central China Normal University.

[3]. Zhao, Y. & Yu, X. (2017) 'A study on cognitive ability development of dialect users', Journal of Liaoning Normal University (Social Science Edition), pp. 96-103.

[4]. Guo, Y. & Ming, [initial missing] (2021) '"Yangpan" in Shanghainese', Global Human Geography, 1, pp.

[5]. [Anonymous] (2020) Language, place and identity: A study of Suzhou dialect in daily communication. Nanjing: Nanjing University Press.

[6]. Han, W. & Shi, D. (2021) 'Syntactic hierarchy of typical comparative structures in Shanghainese', Foreign Languages (Journal of Shanghai International Studies University), 7, pp.