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Title: Fostering Diplomatic Skills in High School Students: The Role of Extracurricular Engagement and Global Awareness
Language: English
Authors: Semiyu Adejare Aderibigbe (ORCID 0000-0002-1155-1348), Wafa Barhoumi Hamdi, Noura AlKarbi, Muhamed Ali, Abigail Ronald-Luow
Source: Youth & Society. 2026 58(5):809-829.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: High School Students, Interpersonal Competence, Extracurricular Activities, Student Participation, Interpersonal Communication, Conflict Resolution, Foreign Countries, Group Unity, Group Membership, Student Experience, Student Interests, Educational Objectives, Goal Orientation
Geographic Terms: United Arab Emirates
DOI: 10.1177/0044118X251388130
ISSN: 0044-118X
1552-8499
Abstract: This qualitative study explores how high school students develop diplomatic competencies through extracurricular participation, personal experiences with global issues, and individual learning goals. Utilizing thematic analysis, we collected data from students' reflective assignments to identify key themes. Our findings suggest that young people's engagement in clubs and leadership roles supports diplomatic skill development, as their encounters with challenges, such as discrimination and poverty, deepen their global awareness and motivation. Further, students demonstrate passions for diverse global topics and issues, underscoring the need for experiential and inclusive learning that aligns with their aspirations. This study contributes to the literature by foregrounding student perspectives and examining the interplay between structured activities and authentic students' engagement in shaping diplomacy-related competencies. Based on the findings, our recommendations include integrating skill-based learning into curricula, expanding simulation-based training, and fostering cross-cultural exchanges.
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