Be Prepared!
Estote parati is the motto used by millions of Scouts in the world since 1907. In the midst of a global pandemic and a war on the borders of Europe, the idea of educating new generations to Be prepared for whatever happens, the idea that "there is no such thing as good and bad weather, only good and bad equipment"-is more powerful than ever.
We have been working for years on this project, whose goal is to study the competence to be ready. Combining methods and theories from cognitive psychology, of development and education, of theory information and computational modeling, the project aims to shed light on the cognitive mechanisms, developmental, social and cultural that guide, support and direct children and adults in their propensity and ability to detect, explore, predict, prepare for and adapt to change.
The project in which we would like to involve you seeks to answer the following questions:
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What does it mean to be prepared?
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Are Scouts better prepared than non-Scout peers, i.e. are they more motivated, flexible, resilient, curious and creative, persistent?
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What is the effect of participation in events such as the Jamboree on these variables?
The project
What do you have to do?
The project consists of four questionnaires (15-20 minutes), which will be sent to you between January and September 2023. The questionnaires will collect demographic information about your Scouting experience, and will engage you in a series of games designed to measure problem-solving and decision-making skills, sense of observation and readiness for change, resilience, motivation, curiosity, creativity and persistence. We will ask you how you see the future, and ask you a few questions about your friends and family members.
Participation in each questionnaire is voluntary and will be rewarded with Scout-themed gadgets (mugs, knives, etc.) with our amazing project logo (see above).
What do you win?
The results
The results of the research will be shared with participants, parents and the Italian contingent team, will be published on this website and in international research journals and presented at conferences around the world. Everything will be completely anonymous, of course!
