FORMATION OF LEGAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN ANTI-CORRUPTION CULTURE

Abstract

The article explores the crucial role of legal consciousness in shaping an anti-corruption culture within the context of modern Kazakhstan. It argues that while legislative and institutional reforms have been implemented in recent years, the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts largely depends on the level of legal awareness among citizens. Legal consciousness is viewed as a key factor influencing individual attitudes toward justice, law, and state institutions. The study is based on a sociological survey involving university students and public servants, highlighting current perceptions of corruption and the tools believed to be most effective in countering it. The findings suggest that although most respondents recognize the harmful effects of corruption, there is a lack of active resistance due to limited legal knowledge and civic engagement. The article emphasizes the need to integrate legal education and anti-corruption values into the formal education system and public policy.