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Factors Influencing the Perception of Corruption in the Countries of the European Union

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Title: Factors Influencing the Perception of Corruption in the Countries of the European Union
Authors: Kálmán, Botond Géza, Huff, Endre Béla, Hoang, Anh Tuan, Viharos, Zsolt János, Zéman, Zoltán
Source: Emerging Science Journal, Vol 9, Iss 3, Pp 1174-1188 (2025)
Publisher Information: Ital Publication, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: Social sciences (General), H1-99, corruption, public opinion, T1-995, QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science / számítástechnika, számítógéptudomány, institutions, democratization, european union, Technology (General)
Description: Objectives: The European Union regularly publishes reports on corruption as part of its Eurobarometer surveys. These report on the opinions of European citizens regarding corruption and the presence of corruption they perceive. Based on survey data from 2008-2022, this study examines the perception of corruption in EU member states. Methods: As a method, the authors use statistical tests. They examine the differences between geographical regions and created country clusters to examine the effect of geographical location on the perception of corruption. They managed to show a difference between north and south. Findings: Based on the results, the role of the cultural and historical background is the most significant in the perception of corruption. Other influences, such as democratization, play a role in shaping opinions. However, the impact of the anti-corruption fight is evaluated independently of the region. It is also a common opinion that corruption cannot be eradicated. Novelty: This study provides a structured approach to analysing corruption perception across regions, emphasizing statistical validation. The findings contribute to understanding the persistence of corruption perception and highlight key influencing factors.
Document Type: Article
File Description: text
ISSN: 2610-9182
DOI: 10.28991/esj-2025-09-03-03
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/ce22e71d48aa4670ad280970bd97fda5
https://eprints.sztaki.hu/10918/
https://eprints.sztaki.hu/10919/
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....268bd61820e7bee704201618ca858d6b
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:Objectives: The European Union regularly publishes reports on corruption as part of its Eurobarometer surveys. These report on the opinions of European citizens regarding corruption and the presence of corruption they perceive. Based on survey data from 2008-2022, this study examines the perception of corruption in EU member states. Methods: As a method, the authors use statistical tests. They examine the differences between geographical regions and created country clusters to examine the effect of geographical location on the perception of corruption. They managed to show a difference between north and south. Findings: Based on the results, the role of the cultural and historical background is the most significant in the perception of corruption. Other influences, such as democratization, play a role in shaping opinions. However, the impact of the anti-corruption fight is evaluated independently of the region. It is also a common opinion that corruption cannot be eradicated. Novelty: This study provides a structured approach to analysing corruption perception across regions, emphasizing statistical validation. The findings contribute to understanding the persistence of corruption perception and highlight key influencing factors.
ISSN:26109182
DOI:10.28991/esj-2025-09-03-03