The analysis of code-mixing used on WhatsApp by English Language & Culture students at Universitas Widya Dharma Pontianak

Ritan Ritan; Windy Windy

doi:10.55942/pssj.v5i12.761

Authors

Ritan Ritan Universitas Widya Dharma Pontianak https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5491-2614
Windy Windy Universitas Widya Dharma Pontianak https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0214-0641

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v5i12.761

Keywords:

code-mixing, bilingualism, WhatsApp

Abstract

Code-mixing has become a common practice among bilingual and multilingual speakers, especially in informal digital communication, such as WhatsApp. This study aims to identify the types of code-mixing used by English Language and Culture students at Universitas Widya Dharma Pontianak and understand the reasons behind their language choice. This research applied a descriptive qualitative method using documentation of WhatsApp group messages and interviews with selected students. The data were analyzed using Muysken’s (2000) theory to classify the types of code-mixing and Bhatia and Ritchie’s (2006) theory to examine the reasons for its usage. The study found 42 messages containing code-mixing, with 29 cases of insertion, 5 cases of alternation, and 8 cases of congruent lexicalization, showing insertion as the most dominant type. The reasons for using code-mixing included participant roles and relationships, situational factors, message-intrinsic factors, social attitudes, language dominance, and security. These findings highlight how bilingual students mix languages in digital communication to express themselves effectively, reflecting their bilingual environment and the influence of social media on language practices.

Author Biographies

Ritan Ritan, Universitas Widya Dharma Pontianak

Ritan, S.Li., is a graduate of the English Language & Culture Department, Faculty of Language, at Universitas Widya Dharma Pontianak. Her academic interests include applied linguistics, language use in digital communication, and bilingualism. She looks forward to gaining more experience and contributing to future research in linguistics.

Windy Windy, Universitas Widya Dharma Pontianak

Windy, S.Pd., M.Pd., is a lecturer in English Language & Culture Department, Faculty of Language, Universitas Widya Dharma Pontianak. His research lies in discourse markers and semantics. He is now interested on the impact of AI in learning linguistics.

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