The Scouting Edge: A Study in Ethics and Character in America, conducted by Scouting America in partnership with the Harris Poll, delves into American’s ethical and character dimensions, comparing and contrasting Scouting vs. non-Scouting populations.

The connection is clear between Scouting and the perception that Scouts and alumni act ethically and morally in their attitudes and behaviors. People who are Scouts as well as those who have never been Scouts believe that Scouts and Scouting alumni are more likely than their counterparts to act in ways that are described as ethical and moral.