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A Synthesis of Young Lives Longitudinal Study: Methodological Approaches

This synthesis has been produced as part of the Methodological Learning and Lessons from Young Lives project, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), that aims to share learning, strengthen capacity, and improve effectiveness in the conduct of longitudinal research in low- and middle-income countries. It considers the methodological challenges involved in undertaking a longitudinal study and provides learning for others engaged or interested in similar forms of research.

A Synthesis of Young Lives Longitudinal Study: Methodological Approaches

This synthesis has been produced as part of the Methodological Learning and Lessons from Young Lives project, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), that aims to share learning, strengthen capacity, and improve effectiveness in the conduct of longitudinal research in low- and middle-income countries. It considers the methodological challenges involved in undertaking a longitudinal study and provides learning for others engaged or interested in similar forms of research.

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Addressing Inequality in Higher Education in Peru: Structural Inequalities Bias Expectations and Access to the Best-quality Universities and Well-paid Jobs

This policy brief summarises new research findings from two studies using Young Lives data that investigate how unequal backgrounds and gender, alongside skills and abilities, influence educational attainment in Peru.

Addressing Inequality in Higher Education in Peru: Structural Inequalities Bias Expectations and Access to the Best-quality Universities and Well-paid Jobs

This policy brief summarises new research findings from two studies using Young Lives data that investigate how unequal backgrounds and gender, alongside skills and abilities, influence educational attainment in Peru.

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Educational Inequality in Peru: What Works for Improving Secondary School Quality?

This policy brief summarises new research findings from two studies using Young Lives data to determine what works for improving the quality of education in public secondary schools in Peru. It focuses on factors that contribute to improved performance in relatively difficult and disadvantaged circumstances, to identify successful approaches to improving school effectiveness.  

Educational Inequality in Peru: What Works for Improving Secondary School Quality?

This policy brief summarises new research findings from two studies using Young Lives data to determine what works for improving the quality of education in public secondary schools in Peru. It focuses on factors that contribute to improved performance in relatively difficult and disadvantaged circumstances, to identify successful approaches to improving school effectiveness.  

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“Building Our Imagined Futures”: Supporting Resilience Among Young Women and Men in Ethiopia

This policy brief draws on a qualitative study that uses a gender perspective to investigate the notion of resilience among a cohort of young women and young men who grew up in poverty in five rural and urban communities in Ethiopia, and who are part of the broader Young Lives longitudinal study of 3000 children and young people in the country.  It asks why some children seem to fare well as they transistion to adulthood, despite the challenges and obstacles they had faced, whilst others do less well. 

“Building Our Imagined Futures”: Supporting Resilience Among Young Women and Men in Ethiopia

This policy brief draws on a qualitative study that uses a gender perspective to investigate the notion of resilience among a cohort of young women and young men who grew up in poverty in five rural and urban communities in Ethiopia, and who are part of the broader Young Lives longitudinal study of 3000 children and young people in the country.  It asks why some children seem to fare well as they transistion to adulthood, despite the challenges and obstacles they had faced, whilst others do less well. 

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“The Challenges Made Me Stronger”: What Contributes to Young People’s Resilience in Ethiopia?

This working paper explores the meanings and experiences of resilience, and its gender dimensions, among a cohort of Ethiopian children exposed to poverty and adversity across the early life course. It asks why some girls and some boys seem to fare well as they transition to adulthood, despite the challenges and obstacles they had faced, while others do less well.

“The Challenges Made Me Stronger”: What Contributes to Young People’s Resilience in Ethiopia?

This working paper explores the meanings and experiences of resilience, and its gender dimensions, among a cohort of Ethiopian children exposed to poverty and adversity across the early life course. It asks why some girls and some boys seem to fare well as they transition to adulthood, despite the challenges and obstacles they had faced, while others do less well.

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Learning from longitudinal studies in LMIC countries: pre & post COVID
Learning from longitudinal studies in LMIC countries: pre & post COVID

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The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on physical domestic violence: Evidence from a list randomization experiment

First published in Social Science and Medicine - Population Health, this journal article quantifies the increase in physical domestic violence (family or intimate partner violence) experienced by young people aged 18–26 during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns in Peru. To do this the authors use an indirect methodology, the double list randomization experiment.

The impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on physical domestic violence: Evidence from a list randomization experiment

First published in Social Science and Medicine - Population Health, this journal article quantifies the increase in physical domestic violence (family or intimate partner violence) experienced by young people aged 18–26 during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns in Peru. To do this the authors use an indirect methodology, the double list randomization experiment.

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7 Lessons from Young Lives - World Economic Forum profile
7 Lessons from Young Lives - World Economic Forum profile
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