Latent classes in perceptions of foreign-language expressions and loanwords and evaluations of Korean alternatives: The interplay of use-frequency evaluations and perceived convenience.

Jin Qianxiong^*, Guan Yongyu^**

^*Lecturer, Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Hanyang University; 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea; Email: woongbear@hanyang.ac.kr
^** Lecturer, Sang-huh College, Konkuk University; 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; Email: candice0606@konkuk.ac.kr

Abstract

In this study, we identify latent patterns in public perceptions of foreign-language expressions and loanwords and examine their relationships with sociodemographic characteristics and evaluations of Korean alternatives. Data were drawn from the 2024 National Survey on Public Perceptions of Foreign-Language Expressions and Loanwords. Latent class analysis was conducted using 16 items measuring evaluations of use frequency and convenience, followed by ML- and BCH-adjusted three-step analyses. Five latent classes were identified. These findings show that positive evaluations of Korean alternatives may arise not only from rejecting foreign-language expressions and loanwords but also from recognizing their convenience while critically evaluating the frequency of their use. Korean language purification policies should therefore reflect these diverse perceptions and provide accessible, natural alternatives without compromising communicative efficiency

외국어･외래어 사용 인식의 잠재계층과 순화 표현 평가 : 사용량 평가와 편리성 인식의 결합 양상을 중심으로

초록

Vol. 40 No. 4 (2022.12)

Journal Abbreviation j. Korea Saf. Manag. Sci.
Frequency Published four times annually in March, June, September, and December
Doi Prefix 10.14353/sjk.
Year of Launching 1993
Publisher The Sociolinguistic Society of Korea

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