Journal of Social and Society (JOSS)
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Social and Society (JOSS): INPRESS

The Influence of Paternalistic Leadership and Leadership Training on the Character Development of Christian Adolescents

Denta Damayanti Sinambela (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung, Indonesia)
Hanna Dewi Aritonang (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung, Indonesia)
Eben H. Telaumbanua (Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Tarutung, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
30 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of pastor's paternalistic leadership and leadership training by pastors on the character development of adolescents at HKBP Resort Diaspora District XVII IBT. The population and sample of this study were 47 Christian adolescents of HKBP Diaspora District XVII IBT Surabaya. Data were collected using a closed questionnaire consisting of 30 items to measure variable Y (Adolescent Character Development), 24 items for variable X1 (Paternalistic Leadership) and 28 items for variable X2 (Leadership Training). Before being used on real respondents, the instrument was tested on 30 adolescents of HKBP Gresik. The results of the instrument trial showed that all questionnaire items were valid and reliable. Data analysis techniques were carried out using simple and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the data analysis show that: 1) there is a positive influence of paternalistic leadership on the character development of Christian adolescents of HKBP Diaspora District 2,021; 2) There is a positive influence of leadership training on the character development of Christian teenagers of HKBP Diaspora District paternalistic leadership and leadership training simultaneously on the character development of Christian teenagers of HKBP Diaspora District.

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The Journal of Social and Society (JOSS) is an international academic journal supported by PT Tarombo Research Development. The journal accepts compelling original articles that draw on the latest research concerning policies and developments in the social sciences and society at national, regional, ...