Baylor Study Summary

Establish greater lifelong connections to family, friends, and neighbors:

• 46% more likely to say they talk with their neighbors at least once a month
• 38% more likely to indicate they are close with their brothers and sisters
• 37% more likely to say they have extremely close friends

Exhibit a higher sense of responsibility to give back through volunteering and donating:

• 73% more likely to have voted in the last election
• 66% more likely to volunteer their time to a religious organization
• 53% more likely to donate to a religious institution
• 34% more likely to donate money to nonreligious institutions or charities

Develop a greater connection and concern for their community:

• 87% more likely to belong to four or more civic or social groups or clubs
• 76% more likely to have held a leadership position in their local community
• 56% 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% more likely to keep a disaster supply kit in their home
• 81% more likely to say they achieved a spiritual goal in the last year
• 64% more likely to say they achieved a personal goal in the last year
• 49% more likely to say they achieved a financial goal in the last year

Hold higher self-expectations:

• 52% more likely to agree they always try to exceed people’s expectations
• 47% more likely to agree they always try to do what is right
• 40% more likely to agree they work hard to get ahead

Demonstrate greater appreciation and concern for the environment:

• 92% more likely to be active in a group that works to protect the environment
• 50% more likely to agree they find a spiritual presence in nature
• 42% more likely to visit a local, state, or national park
• 31% more likely to avoid using products that harm the environment

Display increased respect for religion and religious diversity:

• 45% more likely to say they always treat people of other religions with respect
• 29% more likely to agree that most religions make a positive contribution to society

Enjoy an increased variety of hobbies and interests:

• 95% more likely to go camping
• 72% more likely to attend plays, concerts, or live theater
• 59% more likely to participate in boating activities
• 39% more likely to read books
• 38% more likely to play a musical instrument

Develop greater commitment to lifelong learning:

• 80% more likely to have taken a course or class in the past year
• 40% more likely to say it is extremely important to learn something new every day

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Eagle Scout Investment in Success 

Eagle Scout Inversión en el éxito (Hispanic audience)

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Eagle Scout Prepared for Success 

Eagle Scout Preparado para el éxito (Hispanic audience)

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