Generational, Educational, and Gender Influences on Code-Switching in Kuwait's Armenian Community

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I whakaputaina i:Theory and Practice in Language Studies vol. 15, no. 9 (Sep 2025), p. 2813-2825
Kaituhi matua: Jebejian, Arda
Ētahi atu kaituhi: Spathopoulou, Filomachi, Pitychoutis, Konstantinos M
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520 3 |a This study investigates code-switching practices, perceived ease, and attitudes within the Armenian community of Kuwait, focusing on how these dimensions vary by age, gender, and educational background. Drawing on data from 225 participants, the research employs the Bilingual Code-Switching Profile (BCSP) as the principal instrument, complemented by linear and logistic regression analyses. The results show that younger participants tend to switch languages more frequently and with greater ease, particularly in informal and self-directed contexts. On the other hand, older participants emphasise the naturalness of switching and exhibit greater ease in understanding multilingual written texts. Gender differences were also observed: female respondents were more concerned with how naturally their switching was perceived, while male respondents were more likely to identify with communities that code-switch. Education was associated with increased switching in formal settings and greater ease in comprehending bilingual written materials. These findings point to the social conditioning of code-switching behaviour and highlight the influence of demographic variables on shaping bilingual practices in diaspora contexts. The study contributes to the broader understanding of multilingualism in under-researched minority communities and offers insights into how linguistic repertoires are managed across generational, social, and institutional settings. 
651 4 |a Iraq 
651 4 |a Iran 
651 4 |a Kuwait 
651 4 |a Syria 
651 4 |a Lebanon 
653 |a Gender differences 
653 |a Gender 
653 |a Diaspora 
653 |a Respondents 
653 |a Multilingualism 
653 |a Minority groups 
653 |a Linguistics 
653 |a Armenian language 
653 |a Education 
653 |a Chinese languages 
653 |a Expatriates 
653 |a Generational differences 
653 |a Code switching 
653 |a Social networks 
653 |a Conditioning 
653 |a Sociolinguistics 
653 |a Cultural identity 
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653 |a Bilingualism 
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653 |a Community 
653 |a Literature Reviews 
653 |a Social Behavior 
653 |a Church Role 
653 |a Community Programs 
653 |a Exhibits 
653 |a Linguistic Competence 
653 |a Educational Attainment 
653 |a Interpersonal Relationship 
653 |a Social Media 
653 |a Comparative Education 
653 |a Comparative Analysis 
653 |a Communication Strategies 
653 |a Language Proficiency 
653 |a Caregiver Role 
653 |a Economic Factors 
653 |a Language Usage 
653 |a Code Switching (Language) 
653 |a Language Minorities 
653 |a Bilingual Students 
653 |a Semitic Languages 
653 |a Educational Background 
700 1 |a Spathopoulou, Filomachi  |u Liberal Arts Department, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait 
700 1 |a Pitychoutis, Konstantinos M  |u Liberal Arts Department, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait 
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