The Effect of Anti-Corruption Perception on Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Study in Z Generation Youth in Vietnam

Although anti-corruption has received considerable attention in the scholarly literature, limited research has examined the relationship between perceptions of anti-corruption efforts and entrepreneurial intentions. This study addresses this gap by analyzing survey data from 937 Generation Z students in Vietnam. The findings indicate that perceptions of anti-corruption, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control are positively associated with entrepreneurial intentions. These results offer important insights into how students perceive anti-corruption efforts and how such perceptions shape their entrepreneurial intentions. The study also highlights several policy implications. Policymakers should strengthen anti-corruption initiatives to foster a more supportive environment for youth entrepreneurship. In addition, universities and public institutions should implement activities such as training programs, workshops, and seminars to raise students’ awareness of the role of anti-corruption in sustainable economic development and to encourage entrepreneurial engagement among young people. JEL Classification : A22, D73, L26.