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Corruption and economy – perceptions of student population

The purpose of this study was to investigate the trust in institutions, perceptions, and attitudes related to corruption, as well as the connection between the levels of trust in institutions and perceived levels of corruptness in institutions, and the connection between participants’ characteristics and corruption perceptions. We conducted a cross- sectional online survey from 14 January to 6 April 2021 on a sample of 111 University Department of Forensic sciences students. The questionnaire included general demographic data, trust in institutions, and the perception and attitudes related to corruption in Croatia. On average participants showed moderate trust in institutions and moderate levels of corruption in institutions. A negative correlation was found between the negative impact of corruption and trust in institutions, with a statistically significant relationship. Participants demonstrated relatively moderate levels of trust in institutions, as well as moderate levels of perceived corruption in various institutions. On average, the lowest levels of trust and highest levels of corruption were attributed to government and political parties. These findings can be attributed to transitional characteristics of Croatia’s economy and democracy, as well as various corruption-related scandals in which Croatian politicians played a prominent role.

corruption ; trust in institutions ; perception of corruption ; effects of corruption

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