Positive youth development
This research explores the impact that childhood participation in Scouts, Guides or similar organisations can have in later life.
Our research
The aims of this project is to examine, using the Aberdeen Children of the 1950s study (ACONF) linked to prescribing data for medicines for mental health, whether childhood participation in Scouts, Guides and other similar organisations affects health in later life.
The findings indicate that such participation is associated with better health in mid-life - read headline findings here.
Data this research aims to link and analyse
- Aberdeen Children of the 1950s study (ACONF)
- Prescribing data / Prescribing Information System records
Research team
Professor Chris Dibben, Lee Williamson and Laurie Berrie
Publications, Outputs and Media Coverage
When publications or outputs are available, they will be shared here. For more information about this project, please contact us.
