Shifting Echoes: Re-Evaluating Three Generations Perspectives on Nicknames toward Bullying
Keywords:
bullying, nicknames, shifting perception, millennial-Gen Z, suburbanAbstract
Within a Mandailing community in Rokan Hulu, as the novelty, this study investigates the diverse viewpoints on nicknames that have developed over the course of three generations, with a specific emphasis on the links between nicknames and bullying. We conducted an interview and a survey at Rokan Hulu, a suburban region in Sumatra, to gather qualitative data for the research. Among older people, millennials, and Generation Z, the study investigates how they perceive and use nicknames. These nicknames, which can be affectionate or insulting, can either fuel or stop bullying. It is evident from the findings that attitudes have changed throughout the course of time. Many individuals from older generations view nicknames as a form of endearment due to their perceived innocence and strong cultural heritage roots. On the other hand, younger generations, notably millennials and members of Generation Z, are becoming more aware of the potentially harmful effects that certain nicknames can have, particularly in connection to bullying and inclusion in social groups. People are interpreting and using language in a way that mirrors the wider societal and cultural changes occurring. By reevaluating the ways in which different generations perceive nicknaming, the study makes a significant contribution to a more in-depth comprehension of the ways in which shifting cultural norms influence linguistic practices and the social repercussions of those practices, particularly in the context of bullying.
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