Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Quadrimestre 2
Research Articles

Negotiating Identity through Code-Switching and Code-Mixing: Convergence and Divergence in Gyopo Interactions

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  • Annisa Nurhijatul Kania
Annisa Nurhijatul Kania
ELSI English School Indonesia Group
DOI: https://doi.org/10.65808/cill.37

Published 2026-08-24

Keywords

  • divergence,
  • convergence,
  • social identity,
  • code-switching,
  • Gyopo community,
  • code-mixing
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How to Cite

Kania, A. N. (2026). Negotiating Identity through Code-Switching and Code-Mixing: Convergence and Divergence in Gyopo Interactions. Crises on Languages and Literature, 3(2), 62─71. https://doi.org/10.65808/cill.37

Copyright (c) 2026 Annisa Nurhijatul Kania

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Abstract

Gyopo is a call for Korean-Americans who stay in Korea, and the community is also called the Gyopo community. Gyopo community carried out code-switching and code- mixing talks among its members or other members of different communities. This study employed a descriptive and qualitative methodology to analyze the data. The data were taken from two "Get Real" podcast episodes. The study revealed that in talks between Gyopo and non-Gyopo members, there could be a simultaneous presence of both convergence and divergence within a linguistic system. Specific structures or levels of the language structure may show convergence, while others may demonstrate divergent convergence. Gender took a role in the language divergence and convergence phenomenon through the code-switching practices of the Gyopo community members. It found that women engaged in code-switching and code-mixing when conversing with someone from different community members but did not do any code-switching or code-mixing when speaking to someone from their community. Therefore, this study enhanced the comprehension of the vagaries of multilingual communication and the role of language in shaping social identity and engagement. Furthermore, it offered valuable perspectives on how individuals manage their numerous identities and modify their language usage in different social contexts.

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