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Christian Ilbury, "Researching Language and Digital Communication" (Routledge, 2025)

New Books in Communications

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The Impact of Digital Communication on Linguistic Identity and Community

This chapter examines the role of digital communication platforms like TikTok in shaping localized linguistic identities, such as the 'roadman' dialect. It also addresses 'context collapse' and how online styles facilitate cultural recognition, particularly within queer communities.

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