De Emojis a Palabras: el Impacto del Lenguaje de Chat en la Identidad y las Relaciones de Tres Adultos Bogotanos

Abstract

This qualitative study is situated within the interpretive paradigm, using the method narrative as a methodological approach to investigate how adults in Bogotá use networks social chat, including emojis and stickers, in your daily communication. Interviews were conducted three individuals of different ages (27 and 59 years old) to understand in depth their practices and how these affect their social representations, interpersonal relationships and digital identity. The analysis from narrative psychology and the theory of human communication reveals that The use of emojis and stickers not only facilitates effective communication, but also has a significant impact on the construction of social representations and the formation of digital identity in adult contexts. This study highlights how communication practices through WhatsApp, mediated by visual elements such as emoticons, not only reflect the interpersonal dynamics, but also shape and redefine social relationships and self-perception of individuals in a digital environment In summary, this work provides a detailed understanding of how tools Digital communications are integrated into the daily lives of adults in Bogotá, and how these Communicative practices influence their psychological experiences and the configuration of their identity in the contemporary context.