Whistleblowing intention in the public sector using the theory of planned behaviour: A systematic literature review

This study aims to enhance our understanding of whistleblowing intention in the public sector, provide insights for policymakers and managers, and contribute to the ongoing discourse on fostering ethical conduct and accountability in public organizations.Literature searches or studies are conducted extensively using various online sources.Authors utilized online references from databases and aggregators such as Scopus, Proquest, and Science Direct.The keywords used were "whistleblowing intention," "public", and "theory of planned behavior".The perceived seriousness of wrongdoing, threat of retaliation, attitudes towards whistleblowing, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control all play significant roles in determining whether individuals are inclined to blow the whistle.Additionally, institutional, cultural, and organizational factors have an impact on whistleblowing behaviors, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in public sector.This study marks the initial attempt to examine the intention of whistleblowing in the public sector by utilizing the theory of planned behavior and conducting a thorough systematic review of relevant literature.This study focuses on articles published between 2013 to 2023.This research holds significance as it establishes a connection between earlier investigations and more recent ones.Additionally, it pinpoints areas where our comprehension is lacking and proposes innovative approaches to examine whistleblowing intention within the public sector, utilizing the theory of planned behavior through a systematic review of existing literature.The materials used in this study were only identified using the theory of planned behavior.Therefore, further research needs to be done by including other theories and looking for comparisons.