An Assessment of Digital Morphosyntactic Innovation in Nigerian Social Media: A Case Study of Instagram Captions
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Background of the study
Digital morphosyntactic innovation in Nigeria is vividly illustrated by the creative language used in Instagram captions. Nigerian users often blend indigenous linguistic elements with English to form unique word structures and sentence constructions that reflect contemporary digital culture. Instagram captions, limited by character constraints yet rich in visual context, compel users to experiment with morphology and syntax. These captions frequently feature novel affixation, compounding, and syntactic reordering, which both challenge and enrich traditional language norms (Afolabi, 2023). The study examines how these innovations occur and spread across digital communities, considering the influence of visual stimuli and cultural references. By focusing on Instagram captions, the research aims to capture the dynamic interplay between visual art and language, revealing how digital media fosters creative communication. The study also explores the socio-cultural factors behind these innovations, such as identity expression and social mobility, thus providing a comprehensive view of morphosyntactic change in the digital era (Ibrahim, 2024).
Statement of the problem
Although digital morphosyntactic innovation is evident in Instagram captions, there is limited systematic research exploring its patterns and drivers in Nigerian digital communication. Existing studies tend to focus on lexical innovation rather than on the structural changes in word formation and syntax. This gap limits our understanding of how digital constraints and cultural influences lead to innovative morphosyntactic practices. The present study seeks to address this deficiency by analyzing the morphosyntactic features in Nigerian Instagram captions and evaluating their broader implications for language evolution (Chukwu, 2024).
Objectives of the study
- To analyze morphosyntactic innovations in Nigerian Instagram captions.
- To identify the key processes driving word formation and syntactic change.
- To assess the socio-cultural impact of these innovations on digital communication.
Research questions
- What morphosyntactic innovations are evident in Instagram captions?
- Which word formation processes are most commonly employed?
- How do these innovations reflect broader cultural trends?
Significance of the study
This study is significant as it explores how digital media fosters morphosyntactic innovation in Nigerian language. The findings will contribute to theoretical models of language change and offer practical insights for educators and digital media strategists (Afolabi, 2023).
Scope and limitations of the study
The study focuses solely on Instagram captions in Nigerian digital discourse. It does not extend to other platforms or offline language practices and is limited to text-based analysis.
Definitions of terms
- Morphosyntax: The interaction of morphological and syntactic processes in language.
- Instagram Caption: A textual description accompanying an Instagram post.
- Digital Innovation: The introduction of new forms or practices in digital communication.
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