Analisis faktor penyebab menurunnya penggunaan bahasa Lampung dialek a di Kecamatan Sungkai Selatan, Kabupaten Lampung Utara

FAKTOR PENYEBAB MENURUNNYA PENGGUNAAN BAHASA LAMPUNG DIALEK A DI KECAMATAN SUNGKAI SELATAN, KABUPATEN LAMPUNG UTARA

Abstract

The diminishing practice of local languages presents a significant hurdle in maintaining the cultural identity of Indonesian society. A similar trend is observed in the Lampung Language Dialect A, which shows a shift in usage, particularly among the youth in Sungkai Selatan District, North Lampung Regency. This research seeks to depict the current status of Lampung Language Dialect A usage, examine the underlying causes of its decline, and devise context-bound preservation strategies. A qualitative descriptive framework with a sociolinguistic lens was adopted. Data collection encompassed observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving purposively selected key figures—including customary leaders, community figures, Lampung language educators, parents, adolescents, and local residents. Data were processed using the interactive model by Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, covering data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The findings reveal that the decline is driven by six primary factors: family dynamics, formal education, social environment, digital technology, language attitudes, and conservation efforts. The family domain emerges as the most influential factor, as reduced daily communication in the regional language hinders intergenerational transmission. Furthermore, the prevalence of Indonesian in academic settings, multiethnic neighborhoods, and digital platforms accelerates this shift. This study concludes that preserving the Lampung Language Dialect A demands synergistic collaboration among families, schools, communities, local governments, and traditional authorities through daily habituation, educational integration, cultural initiatives, and the strategic use of digital media for language revitalization.