Scout section leadership survey, New Zealand, 1976

This survey examines the reasons for many adult scout leaders not remaining in scouting long enough to provide an 'acceptable' level of service, with the questionnaire focussing on the contexts in which social control and communication are supportive of leaders. Variables cover background in scouting; the leaders' troops and groups; the amount of time spent on scouting; feelings about scouting; the training and support available to leaders; opinions about the basic aims of scouting; communications in the Scout Association; opinions on policies, activities and problems in scouting; influence of different people or groups on scouting; and how much leaders' jobs influence scouting and other leisure activities. Background variables are age, marital status, number of children and whether members of Scouts or Guides, type of residential area, highest educational and other qualifications obtained, race, income, and occupational status.