ANALYSIS PRAGMATICS OF DEIXIS IN CONVERSATIONS  IN INSTANT MESSAGING APPLICATIONS:  A Case Study On WhatsApp

MUCHAMMAD KHOIRUNNI'AM

doi:10.52802/aicp.v1i1.1288

MUCHAMMAD KHOIRUNNI'AM Universitas Maarif Nahdhatul Ulama Kebumen

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52802/aicp.v1i1.1288

Keywords: Deixis, Instant Messaging Applications, Meaning Construction, Communication Dynamics, Social Interactions

Abstract

This study investigates the pragmatics of deixis in conversations conducted through instant messaging applications, with a focus on WhatsApp. Deixis refers to linguistic expressions that require contextual information to be understood, such as pronouns, temporal markers, and spatial references. The study aims to explore how these elements affect communication dynamics and reflect social interactions in digital environments, contributing to a deeper understanding of language usage in instant messaging. The research employs a qualitative methodology, collecting data from individual and group chats within WhatsApp. The findings indicate that discourse deixis plays a dominant role in structuring interactions on WhatsApp. Social deixis is also notable in maintaining politeness and showing respect, especially in academic conversations. This study highlights the importance of deixis in facilitating effective communication through digital platforms and suggests implications for better understanding language practices in technology-mediated environments

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