Impact of Cultural Biases on Leadership Dispositions among the Youth of Adventist Church in the Techiman Municipality, Bono East Region, Ghana, West Africa

The study examined the cultural biases influencing leadership dispositions among youth in the Seventh-day Adventist Church of the Techiman Municipality Bono East Region, Ghana, West Africa. The study aimed to examine prevalent cultural biases shaping leadership perceptions and investigate the impact of these cultural biases on leadership dispositions within the community. The study was quantitative based on the explanatory research design. The study was conducted among the leadership and youth of the Adventists churches in Techiman Central, Amo Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church (AMSDA), Forikrom Central, and Bamiri churches. A total of 400 respondents were considered for the study. The analysis revealed that age-related biases, perceived competence, and power dynamics significantly shaped leadership perceptions among the youth in the Adventist Church. The study also demonstrated that cultural biases significantly influence youth leadership dispositions, with hierarchical power distance being the most impactful factor, followed by perceived competence. The study recommends that the church implements training and awareness programs to challenge and change entrenched biases about age and competence. Facilitating open dialogues and workshops on inclusivity and fairness can help mitigate the effects of power distance and in-group favouritism.