Scouting Motivational Traits and Their Relationship with Leadership Behaviour Among Scout Team Leaders in the Directorate of Education, Baghdad Al-Karkh III Sector

Authors

Hasan Abdul Kareem Hanoun Hussein Al-Maliki, College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences/Department of Theoretical Sciences/University of BaghdadFollow
Ahmed Maad Salman Al-Harbi, College of Media/Al-Iraqia UniversityFollow
Hadeer Falah Abd Al-Sahib, Morning Institute of Fine Arts for GirlsFollow
Abdul Kareem Hanoun Hussein Ubaid Al-Maliki, General Directorate of Sports Education and School Activity/Scout Education DivisionFollow

Abstract

This study explored motivational traits and leadership behaviour within the context of Scouting, aiming to deepen understanding of the relationship between these two pivotal variables in shaping effective Scout leaders. The research sought to assess the levels of motivational traits among Scout troop leaders and to analyze the dimensions of their leadership behaviour, with a particular focus on identifying the nature and extent of the correlation between them. To achieve these objectives, the researchers adopted a descriptive survey methodology deemed suitable for the nature of the study. A sample of 75 Scout leaders was selected from the Directorate of Education in Baghdad Al-Karkh III. Data were collected and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods to derive precise and objective findings. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between motivational traits and the dimensions of leadership behaviour, particularly with the training and democratic leadership dimensions. This indicates that leaders possessing strong motivational traits tend to exhibit more effective leadership behaviours and are more influential within their teams. Based on these findings, the researchers recommended the reinforcement of motivational traits among Scout leaders through specialized training programs. They further emphasized the importance of such traits in supporting the educational goals of the Scouting movement, which is characterized as a voluntary and non-political initiative. Additionally, the study called for future research involving leaders who hold the Wood Badge certification, with the aim of generalizing the findings and advancing the understanding of leadership development within the Scouting environment. and this achieves one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations in Iraq which is (Quality Education)

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Recommended Citation

Al-Maliki, Hasan Abdul Kareem Hanoun Hussein; Al-Harbi, Ahmed Maad Salman; Al-Sahib, Hadeer Falah Abd; and Al-Maliki, Abdul Kareem Hanoun Hussein Ubaid (2025) "Scouting Motivational Traits and Their Relationship with Leadership Behaviour Among Scout Team Leaders in the Directorate of Education, Baghdad Al-Karkh III Sector," Modern Sport: Vol. 24: Iss. 3, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54702/2708-3454.2075