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