Perceptions of Dialect and Code-Switching: Intergroup Evaluation and Attitudes Toward Regional Dialect Among Italian Youth
By: Gabriella Ragozzino and Stefano Guidi
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.58734/plc-2026-0011 | Journal eISSN: 2083-8506 (formerly 1234-2238) | Journal ISSN: 1234-2238
Language: English
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Published online: Nov 8, 2026
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