1. Measuring young adolescent perceptions of relationships: A vignette-based approach to exploring gender equality.
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Blum, Robert W., Sheehy, Grace, Li, Mengmeng, Basu, Sharmistha, El Gibaly, Omaima, Kayembe, Patrick, Zuo, Xiayun, Ortiz, Jose, Chan, Kitty S., and Moreau, Caroline
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GENDER inequality ,ADOLESCENCE ,SENSORY perception - Abstract
This paper reports the development and baseline data of a vignettes-based measure of gender equality. Methods: Vignettes were developed through 3-day long focus groups. After piloting in 13 sites and repiloting a revised version in 6 countries, responses were categorized by the construct tapped and a scoring system developed. Finalized vignettes were then tested in DR Congo, Ecuador and China. Results: Young adolescents can successfully respond to vignettes; and can differentiate self from hypothetical protagonists of same and opposite sex. Response differences by sex of respondent and protagonist were statistically significant across a range of scenarios and settings. Conclusion: This is the first vignettes-based measure for young adolescents assessing young adolescent perceptions of relationships differentiated by sex of the protagonist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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