The Impact of Language Errors in Print Media on Linguistic Integrity and Effective Communication
Corresponding Author(s) : Rahimullah Zirak
Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities,
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January
Abstract
This study explored the presence and impact of language errors in print media on linguistic integrity and effective communication. Given the crucial role of print media as a primary means of communication in society, maintaining high standards of language usage is essential. The primary objective of this research was to identify the potential harm that language errors can inflict on language structure and understanding. Using a descriptive quantitative design, data was collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to a diverse sample of participants, including university professors from Kabul University, provincial universities, and media journalists. The analysis revealed that language errors disrupt proper language structure, undermine linguistic rules, create misunderstandings, diminish media credibility, and distort content meaning, leading to an artificial use of language. The findings aim to assist media professionals in recognizing the adverse effects of language errors and implementing strategies to promote standard linguistic practices. Ultimately, this study sought to enhance public understanding and ensure that media retains its value and credibility.
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- Ekwueme, A., & Akpan, C. (2012). Fidelity of mass media communication: A case for efficacious use of the language. Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences, 4(2). Link
- Ghazi, Z. (2019). Writing and professional mistakes in online media (Master’s thesis). Nangarhar University Press.
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- Shkwlay, A. (2016). Principles of translation. Jalalabad, Afghanistan: Momand Publishing Center.
- Tolochko, P., & Boomgaarden, H. (2018). Analysis of linguistic complexity in professional and citizen media. Journalism Studies, 19(12), 1786–1803. https://doi.org/10.1080/1461670X.2017.1305285
- Wahdat, A. S. (2009). Journalistic language. Kabul, Afghanistan: Momand Publishing Center.
- Wahidi, A. (2017). Effect of translation of Pashto prose. Kabul, Afghanistan: Academic Press.
- Wardag, S. (n.d.). Journalistic language. Kabul, Afghanistan: Kabul University Press.
- Zia, R. (2023). Writing method to the media approach. Kabul, Afghanistan: Aazem Publications.
- Ziar, M. A. (2014). Pashto word knowledge and word recovery. Jalalabad, Afghanistan: Momand Publishing Center.
- Zirak, R., & Wardag, S. (2023). Analyzing error factors in the media language of Afghanistan. Spring Journal, 2(11), 77–89. https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v2i11.190
- Zirak, R. (2022). Research and guidelines for linguistic error in the media (Doctoral dissertation). Kabul University.
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Ekwueme, A., & Akpan, C. (2012). Fidelity of mass media communication: A case for efficacious use of the language. Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences, 4(2). Link
Ghazi, Z. (2019). Writing and professional mistakes in online media (Master’s thesis). Nangarhar University Press.
Georgieva, M. (2022). The language of the media: Language consciousness, norm and error. Ezikov Svyat, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.37708/ezs.swu.bg.v20i1
Haidari, Z. (2019). Editing and news management on TV. Kabul, Afghanistan: Azam Press.
Harifal, R. (2020). Standard language and media. Kabul, Afghanistan: Gahez Magazine.
Israil, M. (2023). Methods of studying the language of print media in the sociolinguistic aspect. Actual Problems of Humanities and Social Sciences, S/5(3), 166–172. https://doi.org/10.47390/spi1342v3si5y2023n23
Lodeen, D. M. (2016). Language & society. Nangarhar, Afghanistan: Khatiz Literary Press.
Priyadharshini, S. (2023). From ink to impact: Language’s journey in the world of media. Research Trends in Digital Humanities, 12(S1-Dec), 489–492. https://doi.org/10.34293/rtdh.v12iS1-Dec.48
Shakib Hashami, F. (2020). Basic journalism. Kabul, Afghanistan: Ministry of Higher Education Press.
Shkwlay, A. (2016). Principles of translation. Jalalabad, Afghanistan: Momand Publishing Center.
Tolochko, P., & Boomgaarden, H. (2018). Analysis of linguistic complexity in professional and citizen media. Journalism Studies, 19(12), 1786–1803. https://doi.org/10.1080/1461670X.2017.1305285
Wahdat, A. S. (2009). Journalistic language. Kabul, Afghanistan: Momand Publishing Center.
Wahidi, A. (2017). Effect of translation of Pashto prose. Kabul, Afghanistan: Academic Press.
Wardag, S. (n.d.). Journalistic language. Kabul, Afghanistan: Kabul University Press.
Zia, R. (2023). Writing method to the media approach. Kabul, Afghanistan: Aazem Publications.
Ziar, M. A. (2014). Pashto word knowledge and word recovery. Jalalabad, Afghanistan: Momand Publishing Center.
Zirak, R., & Wardag, S. (2023). Analyzing error factors in the media language of Afghanistan. Spring Journal, 2(11), 77–89. https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss.v2i11.190
Zirak, R. (2022). Research and guidelines for linguistic error in the media (Doctoral dissertation). Kabul University.