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With the easing of restrictions during 2021/22, we expected Scouts to return to the pre-pandemic participation levels, so we\u2019ve compared the 2022 survey to our 2019 pre-pandemic results where possible.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe found positive consistency between 2022 and 2019:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdventure\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Scouts were just as likely in 2022 as they were in 2019 to be physically active, value the outdoors, and have the courage to try new things.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESkills for Life \u003C/strong\u003E\u2013 Scouts were just as likely in 2022 as they were 2019 to be independent and communicate effectively.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Scouts were just as likely in 2022 as they were in 2019 to be responsible and trustworthy. By taking initiative and acting as role models to help others make a positive difference, Scouts were just as likely to show leadership.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECitizenship\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 In 2022, young people in Scouts were back to supporting their community as they were in 2019. The 2021 results showed some Scouts felt less connected to their communities, and 41% less were volunteering across their community.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnectedness\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Scouts in 2022 were just as likely to have meaningful friendships and relationships, care about other people, and have respect and trust for others, including those from backgrounds different to their own.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWellbeing\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Compared with 2019, in 2021 we observed declines in many wellbeing outcomes for young people in Scouts, including decreases in happiness, the sense that life feels worthwhile, perseverance and grit, and confidence and self-esteem.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2022 results show that some of these outcomes have improved, and are now recovering to pre-pandemic levels:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E6% increase in happiness compared with 2021, just 5% lower than 2019\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E5% increase in perseverance and grit compared with 2021, just 4% lower than 2019\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere\u2019s no longer a significant difference in life feeling worthwhile compared with 2019, following a 7% drop in 2021\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere\u2019s no longer a significant difference in feelings of confidence and self-esteem compared with 2019, following a 4% drop in 2021\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u2019re some outcomes that haven\u2019t yet returned to the pre-pandemic levels \u2013 perhaps reflecting the pandemic\u2019s longer term impact on young people. Compared to 2019, young people in Scouts reported having less courage to take risks and tackle challenges, lower problem-solving and team-working skills, and being less satisfied with life. Young people also report having less of a sense of responsibility to their local, national, and international communities than in 2019.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re committed to giving our young people the chance to make new friends, connect with their local area, ignite their journey of learning skills for life, and rebuild their confidence in the areas that are falling behind. The insights from this survey feed into our programme activities that we\u2019ll develop in the year ahead.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo support volunteers delivering those amazing experiences to young people across Scouts, we\u2019re transforming how volunteers are welcomed and supported in their roles with training.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Image top","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EScouts has really helped Maxwell with his confidence, especially when he taught dance routines in a session. 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