Jurnal Terekam Jejak (JTJ)
Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Terekam Jejak (JTJ)

Anti-Corruption Education in the Perspective of Agency Theory to Build the Integrity of the Young Generation

Ilham Aldita (Universitas Bandar Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Aug 2026

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the relevance of Agency Theory in anti-corruption education to build the integrity of Indonesia's young generation. The problem is focused on the low effectiveness of anti-corruption education approaches that have only emphasized the internalization of moral values without explaining the structural mechanism behind corrupt behavior. To approach this problem, the theoretical framework used is Agency Theory developed by Jensen and Meckling. Data were collected through a literature study of legislation, books, and scientific journals, and analyzed qualitatively using a normative legal research approach. This study concludes that Agency Theory is relevant for application as a conceptual framework in anti-corruption education because it explains the principal-agent relationship, conflict of interest, information asymmetry, and moral hazard that constitute the structural roots of corruption. This article offers an Agency Theory-based anti-corruption education model called Integrity Agency Education (IAE) that integrates awareness of the principal-agent relationship with the strengthening of integrity values, so that students understand corruption not only as a moral issue but also as a structural issue that can be prevented from an early age through education.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

jtj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Terekam Jejak (E-issn: 3032-4122) plays an important role in encouraging critical and in-depth academic discourse and research on political, business and legal issues in Indonesia, regional areas and internationally. This journal provides a platform for academics, practitioners and experts to ...