Public engagement and key influencing factors in anti-corruption efforts: A quantitative study of Phaya Thai District
Keywords:
anti-corruption, mass media, public participation, regression analysisAbstract
The study aimed to achieve three main objectives: (1) to assess public participation in anti-corruption efforts within the Phaya Thai District, (2) to identify the factors influencing such participation, and (3) to suggest strategies for enhancing public involvement in anti-corruption activities. The research employed a questionnaire as the primary tool for data collection. The questionnaire was validated for accuracy and consistency before being distributed to a randomly selected sample of 397 residents aged 18 and older from Phaya Thai District. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, percentage, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics, including multiple regression analysis, to test the research hypotheses. Jamovi statistical software was used for the analysis. The results showed that respondents had a moderate level of participation in preventing corruption in the public sector. The variables examined in the study collectively explained 95.80% of the variance in public participation. The complaint mechanism (FM) emerged as the most influential factor, with a statistically significant effect on public participation (CP) at the .001 level (β = 0.578, p < .001). Other significant factors included the impact of mass media (MI) (β = 0.487, p < .001), awareness of corruption issues (CON) (β = -0.128, p = .003), and access to government information (IA) (β = 0.095, p < .001). In contrast, the variable related to policy and relevant laws (PL) did not significantly affect participation in anti-corruption efforts (β = 0.063, p = 0.083). Based on the findings, it is recommended that public authorities strengthen complaint mechanisms and increase access to government information to enhance public participation in anti-corruption efforts. Additionally, leveraging mass media to raise awareness about corruption issues can further drive engagement. Future research should explore the impact of digital platforms and social media on anti-corruption participation and examine the role of policy reforms in fostering long-term public involvement.
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