A comparative study of the changing patterns of Lusoga language among the basoga between the age group of 18-29 and 30-69 years.

Abstract

There exists a Linguistic variation of a particular language among different age groups. Therefore, efforts are being geared towards embracing the different words being used today among the Basoga between 18- 29 and 30-69 years. This research was aimed at comparing the changing patterns of Lusoga language among the Basoga between age groups of 18-29 years and 30-69 years. A mixed research design approach was preferred that the use of both probability and non-probability sampling techniques and 92 respondents were identified for the study in the districts of Bugweri and Iganga. Questionnaire tools were pilot-tested and then administered for data collection. Simple descriptive statistical techniques such as tables and charts were employed during data analysis. Findings revealed that the Basoga age group of 18-29 years use many different Lusoga words brought about modern technology and use limited words which were being used before the advancement of modern technology while the old age group of 30-69 years use limited range of Lusoga words related to modern technology and wide range of Lusoga words which were being used before the current trend in technology, social life and natural calamities like disease and famine. Technology (47.8%) and social change (29%) were the most identified reasons influencing the changing Lusoga language pattern. The findings reveal that Linguistics characteristics vary with age.