Effects of Negative Behavior on Society - JSS3 Civic education Lesson Note
- Social Disruption: Negative behavior disrupts social harmony and cohesion by fostering conflict, division, and mistrust among individuals and communities, leading to social unrest and instability.
- Economic Costs: Negative behavior imposes economic costs on society through increased crime rates, healthcare expenses, property damage, and loss of productivity, straining resources and hindering economic growth and development.
- Public Safety: Negative behavior poses threats to public safety and security, compromising the well-being and safety of individuals and communities, and eroding trust in institutions responsible for maintaining law and order.
- Undermined Social Fabric: Negative behavior weakens the social fabric by eroding moral values, ethical standards, and social norms, leading to a breakdown of trust, cooperation, and mutual respect among citizens.