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Measuring young adolescent perceptions of relationships: A vignette-based approach to exploring gender equality
Robert W Blum1, Grace Sheehy1, Mengmeng Li1
1Department of Population Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.
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.
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