INVESTIGATING THE MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGE IN SOCIAL MEDIA

Abstract

The use of hashtags, emojis, slang, and abbreviations by teenagers is the primary concern of this study, which looks at how Instagram affects language evolution. New word forms like "selfie" and "adulting," as well as morphological alterations like acronymization and semantic shifts, are all influenced by social media, which reflects its role in creating a dynamic global vocabulary. While hashtags and emojis make communication easier, acronyms like "FOMO" reflect contemporary societal concepts. Through an analysis of Instagram posts, the study demonstrates how social media transforms communication in the digital era by encouraging originality, brevity, and cultural connecte dness.