age Flashcards
1
Q
what are some features that teenagers use found by Stenstorm
A
- taboo
- slang
- teasing
- overlaps
2
Q
why do teens use the features found by Stenstorm
A
help create an intimate atmosphere
3
Q
what did De Clerk find
A
- young people seek to create identities
- want to look modern and cool
- but not all teenagers are the same, they’re not a homogenous group
4
Q
what did Cheshire find
A
adult language develops in response to important life events that affect the social relations and social attitudes of individuals
5
Q
what did Bigham find
A
important life-changing events are most likely to occur post-18
6
Q
what did Eckert find
A
- different ways of defining concept of age
- slang used by teens to create youth culture and identity
