"THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATION ON LANGUAGE PROCESSING: A PSYCHOLINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVE"

Abstract

This article explores the transformative influence of digital communication on language processing, investigating how the use of digital platforms, messaging apps, and social media alters the way individuals perceive, produce, and comprehend language. Through a psycholinguistic lens, we delve into the cognitive and emotional implications of emoji usage, text abbreviations, and the brevity characteristic of digital communication. Additionally, we examine how these changes affect language development, linguistic diversity, and the social dynamics of communication in the digital age.