MAPPING THE USE OF SCOPING REVIEWS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH: A SCOPING REVIEW

Bernadictus O. Plaatjies, Anton Pretorius and Kevin L. Teise
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Bernadictus O. Plaatjies: University of South Africa, South Africa
Anton Pretorius: Independent Researcher
Kevin L. Teise: Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 2025, vol. 12, issue 2, 357-367

Abstract: The value of Scoping reviews (SRs) as a research methodology has been commended in the research community. Research on the value of scoping reviews in education is still limited. This study intends to investigate its value in educational research. Adopting the scoping review method itself, the researchers examined the origins of scoping reviews, their development, and their application in various settings. The study focused on relevant research on the topic, conducted between 2005 and 2025. Drawing on the model developed by Arksey and O'Malley in scoping reviews, we found that the scoping review approach has become increasingly popular among educationists. The approach is regarded as highly beneficial, including the mapping of literature in a specific field and in areas where research is limited. The findings of this review confirmed that scoping reviews can enhance the quality of educational research; hence, they necessitate a deeper understanding. This understanding is crucial for implementing improved practices and making informed policy adjustments. Therefore, this research article calls for a deeper understanding of scoping reviews to utilise their benefits in educational research, including their contributions to policy and practice.

Keywords: Scoping Reviews; Educational Research; Research Gaps; Arksey and O'Malley Framework; Cognitive Mapping (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17870741

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