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The Girl Scout Research Institute, formed in 2000, is a vital extension of Girl Scouts of the USA's commitment to addressing the complex and ever-changing needs of girls.
Comprised of a dedicated staff and advisors who are experts in child development, academia, government, business, and the not-for-profit sector, the institute conducts groundbreaking studies, releases critical facts and findings, and provides resources essential for the advancement of the well-being and safety of girls living in today's world. |
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| The goals of the Girl Scout Research Institute are to originate new projects and initiatives that bolster knowledge about girls, as well as to synthesize the research that exists on the healthy development of girls.
These efforts not only support the development of the Girl Scout program but also supply accurate information to educational, not-for-profit, and public policy organizations, parents seeking the best ways to help their daughters, and girls themselves.
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Did You Know …
Over 80% of girls would get involved with this upcoming election, if they could.
Over a quarter of girls would do the following:
Encourage or remind adults in their lives to vote (49%)
Encourage their friends who are old enough to vote (42%)
Help pass out information on voting (31%)
Tell younger kids about the importance of voting (28%)
(Girl Scout Research Institute, Girl Panel Survey of 433 girls, February 2008)
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Did You Know ...
Over 85% of girls consider themselves to be advocates.
Over two-thirds of girls want to speak up about the following:
Peer pressure and acceptance (43%)
Alcohol and drug abuse (39%)
Violence and abuse towards children (37%)
Smoking (36%)
(Girl Scout Research Institute, Girl Panel Survey of 433 girls, February 2008)
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