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June 15, 2026Open Education StudiesOpen Access

Benefits of Student Debate in Upper Secondary Education: A Scoping Review

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NCNuno CarvalhoRMRodrigo Queiroz e Melo

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Overview

Scoping review analyzes benefits of student debate in upper secondary education, suggesting positive outcomes for youth development.

Key Points

  • This review aims to analyze the extent and nature of peer-reviewed research on the benefits of student debate in upper secondary education.
  • Conducted a scoping review using Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and PRISMA guidelines.
  • Utilized a previously designed protocol across 11 research databases.
  • Selected 56 studies published from 1999 to 2023.
  • Increased trend in the number and geographical breadth of studies on student debate.
  • Evidence of benefits in adolescent competencies such as communication, argumentation, and critical thinking.
  • Findings highlight societal benefits including enhanced educational equality.

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Carvalho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f98f8a1cfeec490829bc2https://doi.org/10.1515/edu-2025-0148
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