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Membership Retention in Scout Troops

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morland-membership_retention.pdf (295.6 KB)

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2001-08-16

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Morland, Liam

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University of Waterloo

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Factors affecting membership retention in Scout troops were examined. Scout meetings were unobtrusively observed and program information questionnaires were completed for 17 urban Scouts Canada Scout troops (age range 11–14) in Waterloo Region, Ontario. Thirty Scouters (adult leaders) completed written questionnaires. The study found that many Scouts remain in the program for only one year. Scouts who achieved badges are more likely to stay and continue to the Venturer program (ages 14–17). Troops with more outdoor activities and which give more autonomy to the Scouts have higher rates of membership retention. The Scout uniform is examined from a symbolic interactionist perspective. Scout culture is discussed. Includes description of Scouting with brief history. 23 tables.

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Scouts Canada, Scouting, Youth Movements, Membership Retention, Membership Decline, Uniforms

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http://hdl.handle.net/10012/12057

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Undergraduate
Sociology and Legal Studies