Scouting and Mental Health: Building Self-Efficacy
Author Information
Author(s): Szałachowski Roman Ryszard, Własak Weronika, Tuszyńska-Bogucka Wioletta
Primary Institution: University of Szczecin
Hypothesis
Does membership in the Scout Movement influence self-efficacy and stress coping styles among adolescents?
Conclusion
Scouting positively influences self-efficacy and promotes healthier stress coping styles among adolescents.
Supporting Evidence
- Scouts showed higher self-efficacy compared to non-Scouts.
- Scouts preferred task-focused coping strategies over avoidance-focused ones.
- Membership in Scouting moderated the relationship between self-efficacy and emotion-focused coping.
Takeaway
Being a Scout helps kids feel more confident and better at handling stress.
Methodology
The study used online questionnaires to assess self-efficacy, self-esteem, and stress coping styles among Scouts and non-Scouts.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of participants and the online data collection method.
Limitations
The study had a gender imbalance and was conducted online, which may affect generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 16 to 21, predominantly female (71%), with a mix of Scouts (47%) and non-Scouts (53%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
[0.09, 0.80]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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