Measuring the level of personal stress and its relationship to self-management among scout leaders

Abstract

The study aimed to measure the levels of personal stress and self-management among Scout leaders. The researchers used a descriptive survey approach and correlation studies. The study sample was intentionally selected from Scout leaders in Basra Governorate. Two standardized scales were constructed to measure the two variables, ensuring validity and reliability. The researchers concluded that the greater the stress associated with Scout work (such as planning emergency camps under difficult security conditions), the less capable the leaders were of organizing their time and controlling their emotions. Accordingly, they recommended highlighting the need for trainers to adopt strategies that enhance leaders' internal stress management capabilities, given the inverse correlation between the two study variables.