Corruption, akin to a pervasive ailment, has infiltrated bureaucracies globally, corroding the foundations of governments. Proactive governmental strategies encompassing prosecution, prevention, and education stand as powerful tools to curb corruption. In Indonesia, the government has adopted a comprehensive anti-corruption policy, targeting educational institutions to shape the attitudes, norms, and behavior of the nation’s youth. However, the existing literature is notably deficient in appraising the policy output, specifically gauging the efficacy of anti-corruption education among university students. To address this research gap, this study adopts a policy output evaluation perspective, aiming to assess the impact of anti-corruption education on shaping attitudes, norms, and behavior using the theory of planned behavior. Employing a quantitative approach and survey method with 125 participants, the study reveals that perceived behavior control, attitude, and subjective norm significantly influence students’ intention. Perceived behavior control particularly plays a vital role in shaping students’ anti-corruption behavior, although attitudes do not exert a notable impact. The study underscores the effectiveness of anti-corruption education policy outputs in attaining their intended goals.
Moving forward, our policy recommendations encompass extensive socialization efforts regarding anti-corruption measures within communities, the integration of ideology education, and stringent enforcement of anti-corruption laws. These measures are proposed to enhance the success of corruption prevention and eradication policies, marking a crucial step towards a more resilient and corruption-resistant society. To read the full discussion of this issue, you can visit the following link: click here.
