Demographic Factors of Corruption Perception: The Influence of Gender, Age, and Education in Slovenia
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https://doi.org/10.55707/eb.v12i2.155Keywords:
corruption, demographic factors, corruption perception, gender, age, education, SloveniaAbstract
Corruption represents one of the key obstacles to the development of societies and economies, yet demographic factors often remain overlooked when analysing its causes. The purpose of this paper is to examine how gender, age, and education influence the perception of corruption among the Slovenian citizens. Based on a quantitative descriptive study conducted on a sample of 425 Slovenian residents, statistically significant differences were identified between different demographic groups. The results indicate that men, more than women, perceive gender, ethnicity, and education as influential factors and demonstrate greater tolerance toward corrupt practices. Age-related differences reveal that both younger and older respondents attribute greater importance to gender and ethnicity than the middle-aged population. Furthermore, education plays a significant role in shaping corruption perceptions: respondents with lower educational attainment identify not only gender and ethnicity but also education and income as key factors. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the social determinants of corruption perception and provide an empirical basis for the development of targeted and demographically sensitive anti-corruption measures.
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