Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Algospeak has become avaluable part of how the internet functions today. Millions of individuals see algospeak every day while they are browsing various social media apps and websites. The popularity of algospeak may even have a measurable impact on day-to-day modern language. Communicating online is becoming increasingly widespread, and people are using algospeak terms in more thantheir social media posts. Individuals may question how this language is being understood by the wider public. If algospeak ismisinterpreted , content creators and other users may fail to comprehendthe intended message. This research aims to determine how well people understand algospeak, which algospeak terms are most widely understood, and which age groups understand algospeak the best. Results have indicated that the younger age groups understand algospeak the best, but it is generally not very well understood. The researchers conclude with insight into the evident trends. Recommendations for future research are also proposed.
Authors: Hunter Gohil, Vincent Smith
Institution: University of Charleston
Language: English
Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404251055