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Problems with the use of a Neologism in media and ways to improve them

언론미디어의 신어(新語) 사용 문제와 개선 방안

  • 방미영 (서경대학교 광고홍보콘텐츠학과) ;
  • 이건웅 (글로벌사이버대학교 미디어콘텐츠창작학과)
  • Received : 2021.12.27
  • Accepted : 2022.01.08
  • Published : 2022.01.31
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Abstract

This study analyzes the perception survey of the general public on the problems of a neologism(new words), which are frequently used in media media, and derives improvement measures and implications based on the data. In general, it can be seen that the creed is exposed and used indiscriminately through media, and those in their 20s and 30s are positive for the use of new words and those in their 50s and 60s are relatively negative. The biggest problem is that excessive use of creed can cause conflict and alienation between generations, and the need for correct Korean use is recognized overall as it can enhance Hangeul destruction and inappropriate social awareness. However, media outlets often use new words in a positive way to induce interest and enrich content by using them in the right place for the latest trends, such as small but certain happiness. As an alternative to this problem, self-purification of media workers is the most important, and it is recommended to encourage proper use of Korean through media literacy education and campaigns.

본 연구는 언론미디어에 자주 사용하고 있는 신어(신조어)에 대한 문제점을 일반인을 대상으로 인식조사를 분석하고 그 데이터를 기반으로 개선방안과 시사점을 도출하고 있다. 일반적으로 언론미디어를 통해 신조가 매우 많이 노출되고 무분별하게 활용되고 있음을 알 수 있고, 20~30대는 신어 사용에 긍정적이고 50~60대는 상대적으로 부정적으로 나타났다. 신조의 지나친 사용은 세대 간 갈등과 소외를 불러일으킬 수 있다는 점이 가장 큰 문제로 지적되고 있고, 한글 파괴, 부적절한 사회 인식 등을 제고할 수 있어 전반적으로는 올바른 우리말 사용에 대한 필요성을 인지하고 있다. 다만, 언론미디어는 소확행처럼 최신 트렌드에 맞는 용어 적재적소에 사용해 관심을 유발하고 콘테츠를 풍부하게 하려는 긍정적인 측면에서 신어를 사용하는 경우가 많았다. 이러한 문제점에 대한 대안으로 언론미디어 종사자의 자정 작용이 가장 중요하고, 미디어 리터러시 교육과 캠페인 등을 통해 올바른 우리말 사용을 권장하는 것이 좋다고 본다.

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Acknowledgement

본 연구는 2021년 서경대학교 교내연구비 지원에 의하여 이루어짐.

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