New Harris Poll research of more than 3,000 U.S. adults finds Eagle Scouts report 2x lower loneliness, significantly higher purpose and leadership and stronger civic engagement than non-Scout peers
IRVING, Texas, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â As families face rising social isolation, screen saturation and the growing challenge of cultivating purpose and belonging in young people, Scouting America today released its first major research study in nearly 15 years examining the real-world outcomes young people gain from earning Eagle Scout rank. The findings are striking and measurable: Eagle Scouts report dramatically lower loneliness and sadness, significantly higher well-being and sense of purpose, stronger leadership capability and more robust civic engagement than their non-Scout peers.
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