PSYCHO-SOCIAL DIMENSIONS OF ECONOMIC CRISES IN NIGERIA: ROLE OF THE MEDIA

Economic crises significantly impact mental well-being and social dynamics. In Nigeria, financial struggles,unemployment, and inflation cause heightened stress, anxiety, depression, and uncertainty. These factors canlead to changes in behavior, strained relationships, and a weakened sense of community. The psychologicaltoll of economic hardship often extends beyond individuals, affecting entire communities and weakening socialcohesion. Economic crises often worsen existing social disparities, weaken trust in authorities, and force peopleto adopt different coping strategies. In addition to harming individuals mentally, economic downturns alsodamage societal foundations, leading to strained relationships in families, local groups, and the community asa whole. This can lead to even greater societal problems. This study explores the psychological and socialeffects of economic crises, focusing on how they affect individuals, families, and community resilience. Usinga qualitative methodology and secondary data from journals and textbooks, the research explores howprolonged financial hardship influences public morale, social mobility, and collective responses to adversity