IMPLIKASI DAN PERSEPSI DEIKSIS TEMPORAL DALAM KOMUNIKASI DIGITAL OLEH MAHASISWA INDONESIA

Abstract

Employing a Systematic Literature Review approach, this research synthesizes data from fifteen selected scientific articles published between 2015 and 2025. The analysis was conducted thematically to identify patterns of linguistic ambiguity interpretation and the pragmatic strategies utilized within asynchronous digital environments. The results reveal that temporal ambiguity, manifest in expressions such as "tomorrow" or "in a moment," lacks absolute temporal reference and relies heavily on shared pragmatic understanding between the speaker and the interlocutor. The findings indicate three primary dimensions: the variability in interpreting relative time expressions, the significant influence of cultural background on the perception of duration, and the utilization of ambiguity as a social politeness strategy to maintain interpersonal harmony. The discussion highlights that in the absence of physical nonverbal cues, students adapt by relying on contextual inference and multimodal elements to negotiate meaning. Failures in this process frequently trigger communication breakdowns, particularly when diverging cultural assumptions regarding time concepts are present. This study concludes that the understanding of time is a dynamic social construction. The implications of these findings underscore the critical importance of cross-cultural pragmatic instruction to enhance linguistic awareness and minimize misunderstandings in academic and professional interactions in the digital era.