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Research

Scouting America, through its Research Team, produces major studies to assist in telling the story of how Scouting contributes to the lives of youth and volunteers and to their communities. This information includes statistically valid results of program outcomes.

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May 2026
Eagle Scouts: A Legacy of Values-Based Leadership and Service

Scouting was put to the test over the course of three years, when a research team from Tufts University worked with the Boy Scouts of America’s Cradle of Liberty Council to measure the character attributes of both Scouts and non-Scouts.

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April 2024
The Scouting Edge: A Study of Ethics and Character in America

This study delves into American’s ethical and character dimensions, comparing and contrasting Scouting vs. non-Scouting populations.

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April 2012
Eagle Scouts: Merit Beyond the Badge

Independent research demonstrates the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society every day.

May 2016
Character & Merit Study (Tufts University)

Scouting was put to the test over the course of three years, when a research team from Tufts University worked with the Boy Scouts of America’s Cradle of Liberty Council to measure the character attributes of both Scouts and non-Scouts.

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January 2020
Building Evidence in Scouting Together (BEST) study (Montclair University & American Institute for Research)

Exploring the Impact of High Adventure Activities

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May 2018
Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets Applied to Scouting

The Search Institute has identified forty building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.

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