Vol. 2026 No. 1 (2026)
Articles

Analysis of youth internet slang cultural phenomenon

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  • Charlie Jones,
  • Sarah Roberts
Charlie Jones
Smarty Pants,36 Waverly Ave, Studio 103, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
Sarah Roberts
Smarty Pants,36 Waverly Ave, Studio 103, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA

Published 28-02-2026

Keywords

  • sinternet buzzwords,
  • adolescents, production,
  • dissemination,
  • cultural phenomenon

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How to Cite

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C. Jones and S. Roberts, “Analysis of youth internet slang cultural phenomenon”, The Young Thinker's Rev., vol. 2026, no. 1, pp. 1–8, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.62852/ytr/2026/228.

Abstract

As a cultural phenomenon, Internet slang fully embodies the creativity of contemporary youth and expresses their cultural aspirations. Quantitative research on the usage of Internet slang among adolescents reveals its characteristics of high adoption rates and diversification. By actively participating in the production, reproduction, and dissemination of Internet slang, young people express their emotions and ideas to gain group recog internet buzzwords; adolescents; production; dissemination; cultural phenomenonnition and a sense of belonging.

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