Role Model Exemplarity As An Effective Strategy For Internalizing Anti-Corruption Values

Inge Angelia (Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan, UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)
Naufal Raid (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi Negara LPPN)
Guesa Maiwinda (Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan, UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)
Silvia Anggreni BP (Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan, UIN Imam Bonjol Padang)

TOFEDU: The Future of Education Journal
Vol 5 No 2 (2026)

This study aimed to examine the relationship between role model exemplary behavior and the internalization of anti-corruption values among university students. A quantitative correlational approach was employed involving 194 students as research participants. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. The results revealed a positive and significant relationship between role model exemplary behavior and the internalization of anti-corruption values (r = 0.693; p < 0.001), indicating a strong correlation. These findings suggest that the higher the level of exemplary behavior demonstrated by lecturers as role models, the higher the level of anti-corruption values internalized by students. Therefore, lecturers’ exemplary behavior plays an important role in strengthening anti-corruption education in higher education institutions.