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USE OF EMOJIS AND STICKERS FOR ONLINE INTERACTION FACILITATION A GENDERBASED SEMIOTIC DISCOURSE ANALYSIS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).09      10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).09      Published : Jun 2023

Use of Emojis and Stickers for Online Interaction Facilitation: A Gender-Based Semiotic Discourse Analysis

Abstract

    Modern technology has revolutionized our methods of communication. Emojis and stickers are the newest advancements that transcend linguistic barriers and act as a universal language. This research paper applies a social semiotic framework to investigate the functions of emojis and stickers in digital discourse. Utilizing a mixed method approach, data has been collected through a web-based questionnaire from 137 participants and semi-structured interviews taken from 10 selected participants. The study aims to explore the central role of emojis and stickers in promoting positive online interaction and identify how their usage facilitates both genders while potentially differing interpretations. The findings suggest that emojis and stickers aid in expressing emotions, clarifying messages, and improving mood during conversations. Furthermore, the study reveals that users utilize emoticons strategically and functionally for various purposes beyond emotional expression. The study concludes that emojis and stickers serve as a global language and are vital in managing interrelations and message comprehension in online communication.

    Emoticons, Emojis, Stickers, Socio-semiotic, Global Language

    (1) Hina Sadia
    Lecturer, Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Sabboor Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Sadia, H., & Hussain, M. S. (2023). Use of Emojis and Stickers for Online Interaction Facilitation: A Gender-Based Semiotic Discourse Analysis. Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI(II), 109-128. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).09

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Sadia, Hina, and Muhammad Sabboor Hussain. 2023. "Use of Emojis and Stickers for Online Interaction Facilitation: A Gender-Based Semiotic Discourse Analysis." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI (II): 109-128 doi: 10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).09

HARVARD

    HARVARD : SADIA, H. & HUSSAIN, M. S. 2023. Use of Emojis and Stickers for Online Interaction Facilitation: A Gender-Based Semiotic Discourse Analysis. Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI, 109-128.

MHRA

    MHRA : Sadia, Hina, and Muhammad Sabboor Hussain. 2023. "Use of Emojis and Stickers for Online Interaction Facilitation: A Gender-Based Semiotic Discourse Analysis." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI: 109-128

MLA

    MLA : Sadia, Hina, and Muhammad Sabboor Hussain. "Use of Emojis and Stickers for Online Interaction Facilitation: A Gender-Based Semiotic Discourse Analysis." Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI.II (2023): 109-128 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Sadia, Hina and Hussain, Muhammad Sabboor (2023), "Use of Emojis and Stickers for Online Interaction Facilitation: A Gender-Based Semiotic Discourse Analysis", Global Digital & Print Media Review, VI (II), 109-128

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Sadia, Hina, and Muhammad Sabboor Hussain. "Use of Emojis and Stickers for Online Interaction Facilitation: A Gender-Based Semiotic Discourse Analysis." Global Digital & Print Media Review VI, no. II (2023): 109-128. https://doi.org/10.31703/gdpmr.2023(VI-II).09