Fenomena bahasa gaul dan dampaknya terhadap ragam bahasa indonesia baku

Abstract

This study discusses the phenomenon of slang language that has rapidly developed in the digital era and its impact on the use of standard Indonesian. The growth of social media, messaging applications, and various digital communication platforms has accelerated the spread of slang, especially among teenagers and university students. This study employed a literature review approach by examining scientific sources related to language change in digital communication. The study focused on patterns of slang usage, factors driving its spread, forms of language change, and its implications for formal language skills. The findings revealed that the dominance of slang in daily communication has caused lexical, morphological, and syntactic shifts in the Indonesian language. The use of abbreviations, mixed foreign languages, and nonstandard writing forms is increasingly common in digital communication and academic activities. This condition affects the accuracy of standard Indonesian usage in assignments, reports, and formal communication. However, slang also contributes to linguistic creativity and serves as a medium of self expression for young people. Therefore, adaptive language education strategies are needed through the integration of digital literacy, contextual language learning, and increased awareness of formal language use to maintain balance between linguistic creativity and the consistent use of standard Indonesian in formal contexts. This study also emphasizes the roles of families, schools, and social environments in guiding young people to use language according to contexts. Thus, slang can continue to develop as part of culture without reducing society’s ability to use standard Indonesian responsibly and effectively in formal situations.