Legitimation crisis refers to a decline in the confidence of administrative functions, institutions, or leadership.^[1][2][3] The term was first introduced in 1973 by Jürgen Habermas, a German sociologist and philosopher.^[4] Habermas expanded upon the concept, claiming that with a legitimation crisis, an institution or organization does not have the administrative capabilities to maintain or establish structures effective in achieving their end goals.^[3][4] The term itself has been generalized by other scholars to refer not only to the political realm, but to organizational and institutional structures as well.^[3][5]

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