This report provides a review of survey efforts and best practices for measuring gender norms among very young adolescents (VYAs) ages 10 to 14 in low- and middle-income countries. Drawing on literature and expert consultations, the authors assess major platforms—including the Global Early Adolescent Study and Gender and Adolescence Global Evidence study—and identify practices to improve valid, age-appropriate gender norms measurement among VYAs.
This research was sponsored by the Gates Foundation. This work was conducted in the Population Health Program of RAND Health.
This publication is part of the RAND research report series. Research reports present research findings and objective analysis that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors. All RAND research reports undergo rigorous peer review to ensure high standards for research quality and objectivity.
This document and trademark(s) contained herein are protected by law. This representation of RAND intellectual property is provided for noncommercial use only. Unauthorized posting of this publication online is prohibited; linking directly to this product page is encouraged. Permission is required from RAND to reproduce, or reuse in another form, any of its research documents for commercial purposes. For information on reprint and reuse permissions, please visit www.rand.org/pubs/permissions.
RAND is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND’s publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors.
