Language use of Manobo students in social networking sites
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Keywords
Agusan Manobo, attitudes, language vitality, minority language, social networking sites
Abstract
This paper explored the scope of the usage of Agusan Manobo language in social networking sites and ascertained the factors influencing the use of this minority language. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative research methods in data collection and analysis. The participants were identified through purposive sampling of 114 Manobo students enrolled in a multicultural teacher-education university in Northeastern Mindanao. A contextualized questionnaire from Jongbloed-Faber (2015) gathered all data analyzed through percentage, mean and Pearson r. Focused Group Discussions (FGD) decided and described at qualitative data. Results showed that first year Manobo students use Agusan Manobo now and then in updating their status and sending private messages in Facebook. The factors influencing the use of Agusan Manobo in social networking sites are language use with friends and attitude towards the language. The findings imply germane policies to support present initiatives of the university in establishing its niche as a multicultural teacher-education institution.
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