A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON FAMILY RELATIONSHPS: IGBO-NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching effects on the whole of humanity. It brought about several changes in people’s lifestyles. Even though it is a problem that has affected the whole world, this article concentrated on the Igbo people of Nigeria. The Igbo race loves communing and identifying with one another, both in moments of joy and sorrow. They love visiting one another, sharing their experiences and encouraging one another. Families come together to celebrate. But the coronavirus has constituted a barrier to this way of life. For example, Ccovid-19 dismantled this family relationship, especially during the quarantine period. The emphasis of the Covid-19 protocol is on isolation. People are to be on their own. Families are not to mingle with other families. This has caused anxiety, fear, stress, conflicts, abuse, etc. Families have been affected morally, psychologically, emotionally, financially, etc. Therefore, this paper, using expository and analytical methods, looked at the areas that the family has been affected. Finally, suggestions were made on how best to respond in this kind of situation.