A systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions

The study of code-switching holds immense importance in understanding the intricate dynamics of language use and communication in diverse communities, thereby it illuminates how individuals navigate between languages to express identity, convey meaning, and negotiate social relationships. This study...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Albahoth, Zakria, Abdul Jabar, Mohd Azidan, Mohd Jalis, Farhana Muslim
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Language:English
Published: Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS) 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116554/
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author Mohammed Albahoth, Zakria
Abdul Jabar, Mohd Azidan
Mohd Jalis, Farhana Muslim
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Mohd Jalis, Farhana Muslim
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description The study of code-switching holds immense importance in understanding the intricate dynamics of language use and communication in diverse communities, thereby it illuminates how individuals navigate between languages to express identity, convey meaning, and negotiate social relationships. This study investigates code-switching's impact on personality traits among foreigners in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with a focus on Saudi Arabia. Despite a growing body of literature, we applied a systematic literature review approach utilizing the Scopus database, this study analyzed 15 papers to provide a detailed examination of the current landscape of code-switching research across disciplines such as social sciences, linguistics, and cross-cultural communication. We examined and found that the code-switching is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by social, cultural, and contextual factors. and it serves pragmatic functions and reflects linguistic adaptability. However, its impact on language development and social dynamics varies. The current study emphasizes the need for further research to clarify theoretical foundations, define codeswitching, and explore its role in multicultural environments. The implications of this study suggest a critical need for continued research to enhance our understanding of codeswitching's impact on personality traits, especially among foreigners in GCC countries.
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spelling upm-1165542025-04-10T09:57:49Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116554/ A systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions Mohammed Albahoth, Zakria Abdul Jabar, Mohd Azidan Mohd Jalis, Farhana Muslim The study of code-switching holds immense importance in understanding the intricate dynamics of language use and communication in diverse communities, thereby it illuminates how individuals navigate between languages to express identity, convey meaning, and negotiate social relationships. This study investigates code-switching's impact on personality traits among foreigners in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with a focus on Saudi Arabia. Despite a growing body of literature, we applied a systematic literature review approach utilizing the Scopus database, this study analyzed 15 papers to provide a detailed examination of the current landscape of code-switching research across disciplines such as social sciences, linguistics, and cross-cultural communication. We examined and found that the code-switching is a multifaceted phenomenon influenced by social, cultural, and contextual factors. and it serves pragmatic functions and reflects linguistic adaptability. However, its impact on language development and social dynamics varies. The current study emphasizes the need for further research to clarify theoretical foundations, define codeswitching, and explore its role in multicultural environments. The implications of this study suggest a critical need for continued research to enhance our understanding of codeswitching's impact on personality traits, especially among foreigners in GCC countries. Human Resources Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS) 2024-02-04 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116554/1/116554.pdf Mohammed Albahoth, Zakria and Abdul Jabar, Mohd Azidan and Mohd Jalis, Farhana Muslim (2024) A systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (2). pp. 61-80. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/20452/A-Systematic-Review-of-the-Literature-on-Code-Switching-and-a-Discussion-on-Future-Directions 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i2/20452
spellingShingle Mohammed Albahoth, Zakria
Abdul Jabar, Mohd Azidan
Mohd Jalis, Farhana Muslim
A systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions
title A systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions
title_full A systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions
title_fullStr A systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions
title_full_unstemmed A systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions
title_short A systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions
title_sort systematic review of the literature on code-switching and a discussion on future directions
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