The influence of memes on modern language and communication
1. What is your age?
16 years old
17 years old
18 years old
19 years old
2. What is your gender?
Female
Male
Prefer not to say
3. What grade are you currently studying in?
11th grade
12th grade
Another
4. How often do you view or encounter memes on the internet?
Several times a day
Once a day
A few times a week
Rarely
Never
5. On which platforms do you most often see memes? (You may choose more than one)
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Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Twitter/X
Messaging apps (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, etc.)
6. How often do you share or send memes to other people?
Very often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
7. Do you use words, phrases, or expressions that originated from memes in everyday communication?
Yes, very often
Yes, sometimes
Rarely
No
8. In which type of communication do you most often use meme-related language?
Online messaging
Spoken communication with friends
Social media comments
I do not use meme-related language
9. Which language do you most often associate with memes you use?
English
Latvian
Russian
A mix of several languages
10. Do memes help you express emotions or reactions more easily than words alone?
Strongly agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
11. In your opinion, do memes make communication more informal?
Yes, significantly
Yes, to some extent
No
I am not sure
12. Have you ever experienced misunderstandings caused by memes?
Yes, often
Yes, sometimes
Rarely
Never
13. Do you think memes influence the way young people think or perceive social issues?
Yes, very strongly
Yes, moderately
Slightly
Not at all
14. Do you believe that frequent meme usage affects the quality of language among young people?
Yes, positively
Yes, negatively
Both positively and negatively
It does not affect language
15. Overall, how would you evaluate the influence of memes on modern communication?
Mostly positive
Mostly negative
Both positive and negative
No significant influence
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