Scouts Are Resilient

Scouts test positive for resilience

It’s official: Australian Scouts are more self-confident, better socially connected, feel good about themselves, are more positive at coping with life, and get on better with different people. They’re also proactive on dealing with their problems, and to talk with others if they’re upset, read more books for fun, and are less likely to use their devices overnight.

Research by Resilient Youth Australia has compared a national sample of Australian Scouts aged 8-18 with 110,000 of their peers. The result: Scouts generally feel more Connected, Protected and Respected. This means better mental health and a host of other advantages.

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Scouts are 9% more positive and

feel 10% better at coping with life.

Scouts are 10% more likely to

feel good about themselves.

Scouts are 11% more likely to

get along with different people.

Scouts are 6% more likely to

enjoy doing things.

Scouts are 20% more likely to

deal with problems.

Scouts are 23% more likely to

talk with others if they’re upset.

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Scouts Australia provides fun youth development activities, building resilient and confident children, adolescents, and young adults aged 5 to 25 in the Joey Scout, Cub Scout, Scout, Venturer Scout and Rover Scout sections. We also welcome adult volunteer Scout Leaders. Scouts has opportunities for the whole family to be involved. Everyone is welcome, and we value the diversity of our members. Find out more about the different Sections of Scouting and find your local Scout Group here.

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