Together with the raw datasets, ‘constructed files’ are archived to support researchers using the Young Lives data. The constructed files are combined sub-sets of variables from Rounds 1 to 5 of the Young Lives household and child surveys conducted from 2002 to 2016. These data files aim to support researchers in gaining preliminary insights about the Young Lives data.

This technical note accompanies the constructed files and describes the variables by four broad groups: identification and location variables; panel information; child characteristics; and household characteristics.