Detection of Typical Aggressive Lexical Markers Through Authorisation of Publicistic Texts

Authors

  • Karina Bortun

    Department of Legal Linguistics, National Academy of Internal Affairs, 03035 Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Veronika Chekaliuk

    Institute of Journalism, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 01033 Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Odarka Kravchenko

    Department of Chinese Language and Translation, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University, 04212 Kyiv, Ukraine
  • Iryna Soroka

    Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O. P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Sonipat 131001, India
  • Adila Asadova Yagub

    Department of Azerbaijani Language and Literature, Western Caspian University, Baku AZ1001, Azerbaijan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i6.7051
Received: 14 August 2024 | Revised: 18 September 2024 | Accepted: 24 September 2024 | Published Online: 29 November 2024

Abstract

The aim of the research is to establish standard lexical signs of aggressiveness through the analysis of authorised publicistic texts. Methods. The research employed the method of functional semantic analysis, study of the cognitive discursive model, and lexico-semantic analysis of aggression markers. The obtained results were processed using the methods of descriptive statistics. Pearson’s chi-square test (χ2), the Mann–Whitney U test, and Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient were also used. Results. The identified markers reflect a variety of functions, such as expressing the author’s point of view, forming a subjective attitude, expressing judgments, and supporting the author’s position. Statistical analysis confirmed their statistical significance and systematicity in journalistic discourse. Donald Trump uses high levels of aggressive language and radical statements, while other sources show lower levels of aggressiveness. Bloomberg and The Economist lead in the lowest use of aggression markers. Conclusions. The article reveals various markers of aggression through the authorisation of publicistic texts. The identified markers indicate various functions, including expressing the author’s point of view and forming subjective attitudes. The study confirms the statistical significance of aggression markers, which indicates their systematicity in journalistic authorised discourse. Prospects. Further research may focus on deepening the understanding of aggressive vocabulary markers and their influence on the perception of publicistic information.

Keywords:

Communication; Publicistic Discourse; Language Tools; Emotional Vocabulary; Social Networks; Aggression; Lexical Markers; Authorisation

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Bortun, K., Chekaliuk, V., Kravchenko, O., Soroka, I., & Asadova Yagub, A. (2024). Detection of Typical Aggressive Lexical Markers Through Authorisation of Publicistic Texts. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6(6), 172–183. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i6.7051

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