Compared to Men Who Were Not Scouts
When compared to men who were never in Scouting, Eagle Scouts:
Establish greater lifelong connections to family, friends, and neighbors:
46 percent more likely to say they talk with their neighbors at least once a month
38 percent more likely to indicate they are close with their brothers and sisters
37 percent more likely to say they have extremely close friends
Exhibit a higher sense of responsibility to give back through volunteering and donating:
73 percent more likely to have voted in the last election
66 percent more likely to volunteer their time to a religious organization
53 percent more likely to donate to a religious institution
34 percent more likely to donate money to nonreligious institutions or charities
Gain a greater connection and concern for their community:
87 percent more likely to belong to four or more civic or social groups or clubs
76 percent more likely to have held a leadership position in their local community
56 percent more likely to indicate they have worked with neighbors to solve a community problem
Exercise more self-discipline to plan ahead and set and achieve goals:
124 percent more likely to keep a disaster supply kit in their home
81 percent more likely to say they achieved a spiritual goal in the last year
64 percent more likely to say they achieved a personal goal in the last year
49 percent more likely to say they achieved a financial goal in the last year
Hold higher self-expectations:
52 percent more likely to agree they always try to exceed people’s expectations
47 percent more likely to agree they always try to do what is right
40 percent more likely to agree they work hard to get ahead
Demonstrate greater appreciation and concern for the environment:
92 percent more likely to be active in a group that works to protect the environment
50 percent more likely to agree they find a spiritual presence in nature
42 percent more likely to visit a local, state, or national park
31 percent more likely to avoid using products that harm the environment
Display increased respect for religion and religious diversity:
45 percent more likely to say they always treat people of other religions with respect
29 percent more likely to agree that most religions make a positive contribution to society
Enjoy an increased variety of hobbies and interests:
95 percent more likely to go camping
72 percent more likely to attend plays, concerts, or live theater
59 percent more likely to participate in boating activities
39 percent more likely to read books
38 percent more likely to play a musical instrument
Develop greater commitment to lifelong learning:
80 percent more likely to have taken a course or class in the past year
40 percent more likely to say it is extremely important to learn something new every day