THE INNER DIALOGUE OF GENERATION Z: A PSYCHOLINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVE ON LANGUAGE AND THOUGHT
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15590406
Kalit so‘zlar
inner dialogue; Generation Z; multilingualism; emotional regulation; identity; psycholinguistics; Vygotsky; dialogical selfAnnotasiya
This study explores the phenomenon of inner dialogue among Generation Z through a mixed-methods approach, combining original survey data—featuring both quantitative and open-ended qualitative questions. Focusing on multilingual youth in a post-Soviet context, the research examines how inner speech functions as a tool for emotional regulation, identity negotiation, and linguistic adaptation. The findings reveal a complex interplay between critical and supportive inner voices, often influenced by digital culture and code-switching. To interpret these patterns, the study draws on Vygotsky’s theory of internal speech and Hermans’ model of the dialogical self, framing inner dialogue as both a cognitive process and a socio-cultural construction. By integrating empirical data with established psycholinguistic frameworks, the research contributes to a deeper understanding of how language, thought, and self-perception converge in the internal world of contemporary youth.
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