Language Practices and Preferences of Young People in Wartime Ukraine
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Young People, Language Practices, Language Competences, Changes in Language Preferences, Russia’s War against UkraineAbstract
This article presents the results of an analysis of current trends in language use among young Ukrainians based on data from representative sociological studies of recent years. It underscores shifts in language skills (proficiency in Ukrainian, Russian, English), communication preferences, and engagement with cultural content. The wartime language practices and choices of young Ukrainians mirror the socio-cultural shifts within society, related to the changing linguistic landscape, emotional and cognitive responses to the Russian language due to Russia’s military aggression, an inclination towards Ukrainian cultural products, and the increasing use of Ukrainian and English online.
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