A STUDY OF SOCIAL MEDIA’S ROLE IN INFLUENCING ANGER EXPRESSION AND MANAGEMENT AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE

Abstract

The focus of this paper is on the impact that social media platforms have had on how young people in Nigeria express and control their anger. This article discussed the cultural viewpoints, traditional methods, and one-of-a-kind issues that Nigerian teenagers confront when it comes to expressing and regulating their anger in online spaces. The discussion also dived into the subject of the exaggeration of feelings, as well as cyberbullying, echo chambers, and the effect that locally tailored Nigerian social media platforms have on the dynamics of fury. In addition to this, it explored how cultural subtleties and socioeconomic considerations play a role in the expression and control of anger, as well as the capacity of conventional conflict resolution procedures to deal with rage expressed on social media. This discussion underlined the necessity of encouraging digital literacy, emotional intelligence, empathy, and courteous online interactions among younger generations in Nigeria. It highlighted the need of developing tactics that equip users with the ability to navigate social media responsibly and participate in constructive discussion. It is recommended that to address these challenges, Nigeria has to build a social media environment that is healthier and which encourages empathy, understanding, and constructive dialogue among its younger population.