PSYCHOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF WORDS IN ADOLESCENT SPEECH

this article analyzes the psycholinguistic aspects of lexical units found in adolescent speech. The psychological characteristics of adolescence, processes related to language development, and changes in speech activity are covered on a scientific and theoretical basis. Also, slang, jargon, abbreviations, and emotional-expressive units widely used in adolescent speech are analyzed through examples. The results of the study show that adolescent speech is an important tool for expressing their adaptation to the social environment, personal identification, and psychological state.