Ta'lim innovatsiyasi va integratsiyasi

THE INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE ON SELF–PERCEPTION AND COMMUNITY BELONGING.

Khasanova Dilnoza

Keywords: Key words: language, self- perception, identity, self – talk, social identity, cultural identity, community belonging.

---

Abstract

Annotation: This article explores the intricate relationship between language
and self-perception, exploring the ways in which the languages we speak shape our
understanding of identity, competence, and belonging. The language we use to describe
ourselves and others can shape our understanding of identity. Labels associated with
gender, ethnicity, profession, and other aspects of identity can influence how we
perceive ourselves and how others perceive us. Moreover, the language we use
internally, our self-talk, can affect our self-perception. Positive or negative language
used to describe oneself can influence self-esteem and self-confidence. Language
reflects cultural norms and values, and the adoption of language can influence
adherence to cultural expectations. For example, speaking a particular language
associated with a cultural group may reinforce identification with that culture.
Language can also be a tool for social comparison, as individuals may compare their
linguistic abilities to others. This comparison can impact feelings of competence,
intelligence, and belonging.

---

References

References:

Souad Hamidi (2023). The Relationship between Language, Culture, and

Identity and their Influence on One Another.

Sitti Rabiah. Language as a tool for communication and cultural reality discloser.

Rusi Jaspal (2009). Language and social identity: a psychosocial approach.