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2024 Faculty of Education IAA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Unravelling Insecurity: Exploring Psychological and Societal Dimensions in Nigerian Novels

1Ugwu Jovita Nnenna, 2Amwiine Hassans, 3Mwanaidi Kanyama and 2Chidinma Esther Eze

This comprehensive study navigates the intricate terrain of insecurity within the human condition, examining itsmultifaceted dimensions through the lens of psychological and societal factors. Utilizing selected Nigerian novels asa backdrop, the research aims to unveil the complex biological and psychological processes that drive characters'actions, ultimately leading to societal unrest. By dissecting fear as a fundamental biological process, the studyexplores how intrinsic insecurities manifest and contribute to both individual and collective challenges. Throughnuanced analyses of characters such as Okonkwo in Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart" and Beatrice and Eugenein Chimamanda Adichie's "Purple Hibiscus," the research sheds light on the profound transformations from intrinsicinsecurity to physical manifestations, offering insights into the intricate interplay between emotional, psychological,and societal factors