Tendency of Lampung Language Users in Adolescents in Communicating: A Case Study in Lampung, Indonesia

Abstract

The cultural diversity of the community in Lampung, especially in Kalianda District, has an impact on the continuity of the indigenous Lampung community itself. One of the impacts is the fading use of the indigenous language of the Lampung region. The objectives of this study are (1) analyzing the tendency to use Lampung language as a means of communication in adolescents in Kalianda District, South Lampung; (2) the tendency to use Lampung language as a means of communication in adolescents in the family, in peers, and in schools. This research approach is a qualitative approach with case study methods, data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of this study show (1) The tendency to use the Lampung language as a means of communication in Kalianda District, has shifted and faded; (2) Lampung language in the family environment is still used to communicate, while in peers, it is not used by adolescents and even they are more likely to use Indonesian mixed with slang, and for school, adolescents tend to choose standard and non-standard Indonesian. Keywords: Regional Language, Youth, Communication