Gender differences in textism features among university students

Ahmad Zukhi, Qurratull Aini and Ariffin, Adlina (2022) Gender differences in textism features among university students. International Journal of Advanced Language & Educational Linguistics, 3 (2). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2442-2789

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Abstract

This research highlights the differences of texting behaviour shown by male and female university students. Textism features consist of interesting characteristics used in text messaging such as abbreviations, emojis, stickers and GIF (Graphic Interchange Format). This study was conducted to analyse the usage of abbreviation and emojis among male and female students. The study was conducted on male and female university students aged from 19 to 25 years old through Google Form that acts as a replication of texting applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram messenger. It was found that male students prefer to reply in a simple form compared to female students. Moreover, there were five additional new features identified in the study which were added letters, Malay stylisation, double words, missing space and expression-based spellings. Besides, in terms of the differences of emojis used, female students applied wider types of emojis compared to male students.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Textism; Abbreviation; Emoji; Text-messaging.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H61.8 Communication of information H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H62 Study and teaching. Research
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature
Depositing User:	AP Dr Adlina Ariffin
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2023 14:56
Last Modified:	03 Nov 2023 16:12
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/107775

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