Students' and Lecturers' Perceptions of Euphemism Use in Everyday and Academic Communication.
Euphemism is used to manage potentially sensitive language and interpersonal relationships. However, limited research has examined how students and lecturers perceive its use across everyday and academic communication. To address this gap, this mixed-methods study examined students' and lecturers' p...
| Publicado en: | k@ta Vol. 28; no. 1; pp. 21 - 37 |
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Petra Christian University, Institute of Research & Community Outreach
Jun2026
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