Exploring Public Opinion on Corruption: Insight across Sectors and Society

Corruption is an exploitation of given responsibility for personal gain and can take many forms, including bribery, embezzlement, nepotism, favoritism, and abuse of power. Corruption is not limited to a single area; it affects various sectors such as government, business, law enforcement, education, and healthcare, harming both the functioning of these institutions and citizens' daily lives. This study seeks to collect public opinion on corruption, providing insights into many industries and groups of society. The study aimed to examine public awareness of corruption and its various expressions such as bribery, embezzlement, abuse of power, nepotism, and fraud. It also examines the perception of corruption in important sectors such as government, business, healthcare, education, law enforcement, and judiciary. The study uses the quantitative approach to evaluate how corruption affects economic stability, social well-being, and government. A special focus is placed on public attitude towards corruption and the perceived effectiveness of existing anti-corruption efforts. By collecting a wide variety of societal perspectives, the research aims to reveal gaps in awareness, trust, and accountability, as well as to make policy recommendations targeted at increasing transparency and public participation in the campaign against corruption.