{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Measuring young adolescent perceptions of relationships: A vignette-based approach to exploring gender equality.
{Author}: Blum RW;Sheehy G;Li M;Basu S;El Gibaly O;Kayembe P;Zuo X;Ortiz J;Chan KS;Moreau C;
{Journal}: PLoS One
{Volume}: 14
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: 2019
{Factor}: 3.752
{DOI}: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218863
{Abstract}: This paper reports the development and baseline data of a vignettes-based measure of gender equality.<BR>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.<BR>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.<BR>This is the first vignettes-based measure for young adolescents assessing young adolescent perceptions of relationships differentiated by sex of the protagonist.