Boy Scouts of America

Research

The Boy Scouts of 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.

Impact of Scouting

Eagle Scouts: Merit Beyond the Badge

Character & Merit Study (Tufts University)

Tufts University Study Infographic and Video

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.

Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets applied to Cub Scouting

Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets as applied to Boy Scouting (Coming Soon)

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

Exploring the Impact of High Adventure Activities