Nicknames in Australian secondary schools: insights into nicknames and adolescent views of self
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Article Title | Nicknames in Australian secondary schools: insights into nicknames and adolescent views of self |
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ERA Journal ID | 8980 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Starks, Donna (Author), Taylor-Leech, Kerry Jane (Author) and Willoughby, Louisa (Author) |
Journal Title | Names: a journal of onomastics |
Journal Citation | 60 (3), pp. 135-149 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Leeds, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0027-7738 |
1756-2279 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1179/0027773812Z.00000000019 |
Abstract | Although it is widely known that language practices can significantly affect adolescent self-image, research studies on adolescent naming practices are surprisingly scarce. The only study to date on nicknames in Australia was undertaken by Chevalier (2006). Her study provides a comprehensive analysis of morphological and semantic features of names but makes no reference to adolescent language practices and their role in society. Our exploration of initial responses to questionnaire data administered to secondary students in Victoria and Queensland schools considers: (i) common adolescent nicknaming practices and (ii) attitudes of adolescents to nick-names used for others and towards nicknames. We end with suggestions for raising awareness of naming practices to promote cultural and linguistic sensitivity amongst high school students. |
Keywords | Australian English; adolescents; language attitudes; nicknames; naming practices |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 470207. Cultural theory |
520199. Applied and developmental psychology not elsewhere classified | |
470411. Sociolinguistics | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | La Trobe University |
Faculty of Education | |
Monash University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q182w/nicknames-in-australian-secondary-schools-insights-into-nicknames-and-adolescent-views-of-self
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