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The Complexity of Pronouns of Address in Spanish: The Case of Hispanic Communities in Philadelphia and Their Linguistic Landscape = = La complejidad del tratamiento pronominal en espanol: el caso de las comunidades hispanas en Filadelfia y su paisaje linguistico /

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Title/Author:	The Complexity of Pronouns of Address in Spanish: The Case of Hispanic Communities in Philadelphia and Their Linguistic Landscape =/ Juan Daniel Guarin Buitrago.
Reminder of title:	La complejidad del tratamiento pronominal en espanol: el caso de las comunidades hispanas en Filadelfia y su paisaje linguistico /
Author:	Guarin Buitrago, Juan Daniel,
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The Complexity of Pronouns of Address in Spanish: The Case of Hispanic Communities in Philadelphia and Their Linguistic Landscape = = La complejidad del tratamiento pronominal en espanol: el caso de las comunidades hispanas en Filadelfia y su paisaje linguistico /
Guarin Buitrago, Juan Daniel,

The Complexity of Pronouns of Address in Spanish: The Case of Hispanic Communities in Philadelphia and Their Linguistic Landscape =La complejidad del tratamiento pronominal en espanol: el caso de las comunidades hispanas en Filadelfia y su paisaje linguistico /Juan Daniel Guarin Buitrago. - 1 electronic resource (344 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 86-11, Section: B.

This thesis examines the use of Spanish, specifically the use of Pronouns of Address (PoA), in the linguistic landscape and oral communication within Hispanic communities in Philadelphia. Based on the hypothesis that language is a complex, dynamic, and adaptive system, this study analyzes how a diasporic context adds an additional layer to the linguistic complexity of Spanish: the translocal. Through a layered methodological design that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses, both public spaces and oral interactions were examined to understand the variables influencing pronoun choice and how Hispanic communities leverage the symbolic power of language to express their identities and connect with other Latinos with whom they share this city they now call home.The results of the linguistic landscape analysis (2021-2023) reveal that, while English predominates (61.65%), Spanish shows a significant gradual increase, particularly in South Philadelphia, where it rose from representing 17.77% of signs in 2021 to 35.60% in 2023. This shift highlights how Hispanic communities are gaining visibility in urban public spaces. Inferential statistics demonstrated the significant impact of location on written language (χ2 (6, N = 3356) = 109.454, p < .001, φ = 0.128), with certain establishments, such as religious temples and stores, favoring the use of Spanish or bilingual signage (p < .001).Regarding pronominal address on public signs, only "tu" (55.2%) and "usted" (44.8%) were found, with linguistic composition (p = 0.036) and speech act (p < 0.001) serving as significant variables in pronoun choice. Monolingual Spanish signs tend to use "tu" more frequently (58.7%), while bilingual signs prefer "usted," suggesting that the presence of English is associated with a more formal style. From a pragmatic perspective, persuasive signs favor "tu" (74.3%), while those making requests prefer "usted" (75.9%).In oral communication, "usted" emerges as the most frequently used pronoun (51.95%), followed by "tu" (42.15%) and "vos" (5.90%). Variables such as age (p = 0.025), level of English proficiency (p = 0.008), length of residence (p = 0.040), and educational level (p = 0.036) significantly impact pronominal choice. The data reveal that the use of "usted" increases with age and decreases with higher English proficiency. Recent residents (less than 3 years) tend to use "tu" (53.29%) more than "usted" (43.71%), while those who have lived in the city for over 20 years exhibit the opposite pattern ("usted" 60.20%, "tu" 33.25%). Educational level also shows a clear correlation: participants with primary education prefer "usted" (83.33%), while those with postgraduate education favor "tu" (84.37%).The study suggests that in an era of globalization and technological advancement, ease of communication with countries of origin and the formation of virtual communities are slowing the traditional process of dialectal koineization. Unlike previous decades, when linguistic isolation and contact with English generated new dialects in diasporic communities, the immediacy of international communication today enables the maintenance of original dialectal patterns. However, pragmatic accommodation in PoA usage is observed during interdialectal contact situations, particularly in encounters with people of different nationalities (p = 0.002), where men tend to use "usted" more (58.06%) and women "tu" more (54.79%).This research makes a significant contribution to understanding Spanish in diasporic contexts, highlighting how Hispanic communities resist monolingual ideologies and maintain their linguistic identity through strategic use of address pronouns. The findings highlight the dynamic and adaptive nature of Spanish in migratory contexts, where both local and global factors influence the preservation and evolution of linguistic patterns. This work not only documents pronoun usage patterns but also reveals how Spanish speakers in Philadelphia use their linguistic and cultural identity in a migration context, which is crucial for understanding contemporary processes of acculturation and language maintenance in the digital age.

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The Complexity of Pronouns of Address in Spanish: The Case of Hispanic Communities in Philadelphia and Their Linguistic Landscape = = La complejidad del tratamiento pronominal en espanol: el caso de las comunidades hispanas en Filadelfia y su paisaje linguistico /
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520 $a This thesis examines the use of Spanish, specifically the use of Pronouns of Address (PoA), in the linguistic landscape and oral communication within Hispanic communities in Philadelphia. Based on the hypothesis that language is a complex, dynamic, and adaptive system, this study analyzes how a diasporic context adds an additional layer to the linguistic complexity of Spanish: the translocal. Through a layered methodological design that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses, both public spaces and oral interactions were examined to understand the variables influencing pronoun choice and how Hispanic communities leverage the symbolic power of language to express their identities and connect with other Latinos with whom they share this city they now call home.The results of the linguistic landscape analysis (2021-2023) reveal that, while English predominates (61.65%), Spanish shows a significant gradual increase, particularly in South Philadelphia, where it rose from representing 17.77% of signs in 2021 to 35.60% in 2023. This shift highlights how Hispanic communities are gaining visibility in urban public spaces. Inferential statistics demonstrated the significant impact of location on written language (χ2 (6, N = 3356) = 109.454, p < .001, φ = 0.128), with certain establishments, such as religious temples and stores, favoring the use of Spanish or bilingual signage (p < .001).Regarding pronominal address on public signs, only "tu" (55.2%) and "usted" (44.8%) were found, with linguistic composition (p = 0.036) and speech act (p < 0.001) serving as significant variables in pronoun choice. Monolingual Spanish signs tend to use "tu" more frequently (58.7%), while bilingual signs prefer "usted," suggesting that the presence of English is associated with a more formal style. From a pragmatic perspective, persuasive signs favor "tu" (74.3%), while those making requests prefer "usted" (75.9%).In oral communication, "usted" emerges as the most frequently used pronoun (51.95%), followed by "tu" (42.15%) and "vos" (5.90%). Variables such as age (p = 0.025), level of English proficiency (p = 0.008), length of residence (p = 0.040), and educational level (p = 0.036) significantly impact pronominal choice. The data reveal that the use of "usted" increases with age and decreases with higher English proficiency. Recent residents (less than 3 years) tend to use "tu" (53.29%) more than "usted" (43.71%), while those who have lived in the city for over 20 years exhibit the opposite pattern ("usted" 60.20%, "tu" 33.25%). Educational level also shows a clear correlation: participants with primary education prefer "usted" (83.33%), while those with postgraduate education favor "tu" (84.37%).The study suggests that in an era of globalization and technological advancement, ease of communication with countries of origin and the formation of virtual communities are slowing the traditional process of dialectal koineization. Unlike previous decades, when linguistic isolation and contact with English generated new dialects in diasporic communities, the immediacy of international communication today enables the maintenance of original dialectal patterns. However, pragmatic accommodation in PoA usage is observed during interdialectal contact situations, particularly in encounters with people of different nationalities (p = 0.002), where men tend to use "usted" more (58.06%) and women "tu" more (54.79%).This research makes a significant contribution to understanding Spanish in diasporic contexts, highlighting how Hispanic communities resist monolingual ideologies and maintain their linguistic identity through strategic use of address pronouns. The findings highlight the dynamic and adaptive nature of Spanish in migratory contexts, where both local and global factors influence the preservation and evolution of linguistic patterns. This work not only documents pronoun usage patterns but also reveals how Spanish speakers in Philadelphia use their linguistic and cultural identity in a migration context, which is crucial for understanding contemporary processes of acculturation and language maintenance in the digital age.
520 $a Esta tesis examina el uso del espanol, especificamente el empleo de los pronombres de tratamiento (PdT), en el paisaje linguistico y la comunicacion oral de las comunidades hispanas en Filadelfia. Partiendo de la hipotesis de que la lengua es un sistema complejo, dinamico y adaptativo, este estudio analiza como un contexto diasporico anade una capa adicional a la complejidad linguistica del espanol. A traves de un diseno metodologico por capas, que combina analisis cuantitativos y cualitativos, se examinaron tanto el espacio publico como las interacciones orales para comprender las variables que influyen en la eleccion pronominal y como las comunidades hispanas utilizan el poder simbolico de la lengua para manifestar sus identidades y conectar con otros latinos con quienes comparten esta ciudad que ahora llaman hogar.Los resultados del analisis del paisaje linguistico (2021-2023) revelan que, aunque el ingles prevalece (61.65%), el espanol muestra un aumento gradual significativo, especialmente en el sur de Filadelfia, donde paso de representar el 17.77% de los letreros en 2021 al 35.60% en 2023. Este cambio evidencia como las comunidades hispanas estan ganando visibilidad en el espacio publico urbano. La estadistica inferencial aplicada demostro el impacto significativo de la ubicacion en el lenguaje escrito (χ2 (6, N = 3356) = 109.454, p < .001, φ = 0.128), con ciertos establecimientos, como templos religiosos y tiendas, favoreciendo el uso del espanol o letreros bilingues (p < .001).En cuanto al tratamiento pronominal en letreros publicos, se encontro que solo "tu" (55.2%) y "usted" (44.8%) estan presentes, siendo la composicion linguistica (p = 0.036) y el acto de habla (p < 0.001) variables significativas en su eleccion. Los letreros monolingues en espanol tienden a usar mas "tu" (58.7%), mientras que los bilingues prefieren "usted", sugiriendo que la presencia del ingles esta asociada a un estilo mas formal. Desde una perspectiva pragmatica, los letreros persuasivos favorecen "tu" (74.3%), mientras que los de solicitud prefieren "usted" (75.9%).En la comunicacion oral, "usted" emerge como el pronombre mas utilizado (51.95%), seguido de "tu" (42.15%) y "vos" (5.90%). Variables como la edad (p = 0.025), el nivel de ingles (p = 0.008), el tiempo de residencia (p = 0.040) y el nivel educativo (p = 0.036) impactan significativamente la eleccion pronominal. Los datos revelan que el uso de "usted" aumenta con la edad y disminuye con mayor competencia en ingles. Los residentes mas recientes (menos de 3 anos) tienden a usar mas "tu" (53.29%) que "usted" (43.71%), mientras que aquellos con mas de 20 anos en la ciudad muestran un patron inverso ("usted" 60.20%, "tu" 33.25%). El nivel educativo tambien muestra una correlacion clara: los participantes con educacion primaria prefieren "usted" (83.33%), mientras que aquellos con posgrado favorecen el uso de "tu" (84.37%).El estudio propone que, en la era de la globalizacion y el desarrollo tecnologico, la facilidad de comunicacion con los paises de origen y la formacion de comunidades virtuales estan ralentizando el proceso tradicional de koineizacion dialectal. A diferencia de decadas anteriores, donde el aislamiento linguistico y el contacto con el ingles generaban nuevos dialectos en comunidades diasporicas, la inmediatez de la comunicacion internacional actual permite mantener patrones dialectales originales. Sin embargo, se observa una acomodacion pragmatica en el uso de los PdT durante situaciones de contacto interdialectal, especialmente en encuentros con personas de diferentes nacionalidades (p = 0.002), donde los hombres tienden a usar mas "usted" (58.06%) y las mujeres mas "tu" (54.79%).Esta investigacion contribuye significativamente a la comprension del espanol en contextos diasporicos, destacando como las comunidades hispanas resisten ideologias monolingues y mantienen su identidad linguistica a traves del uso estrategico de PdT. Los resultados resaltan la naturaleza dinamica y adaptativa del espanol en contextos migratorios, donde factores tanto locales como globales influyen en la conservacion y evolucion de patrones linguisticos. Este trabajo no solo documenta patrones de uso pronominal, sino que tambien revela como los hispanohablantes en Filadelfia hacen uso de su identidad linguistica y cultural en un contexto de migracion, lo cual es crucial para entender los procesos contemporaneos de aculturacion y mantenimiento linguistico en la era digital.
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