Dataset for: An Alpha Approach to Livelihood Security Index (TLS) Assessing Transgender Wellbeing in India

DATASET OVERVIEW This dataset accompanies the manuscript: “An Alpha Approach to Livelihood Security Index: A Focus on Transgender Wellbeing” It contains survey data and supplementary material used to construct the Transgender Livelihood Security Index (TLS) using the Alfares methodology. The dataset provides domain-specific indicators, expert rankings, and computed values required for replication and further analysis. FILE INFORMATION · Filename: Supplementary Material\_for not review\.xls · File type: Microsoft Excel (.xls) · Number of sheets: 2 (if multiple sheets are present; adjust accordingly) CONTENT DESCRIPTION The dataset is organized into the following sections: Sheet 1: Respondent Data Contains raw responses from transgender participants across six domains of livelihood security. · ID – Anonymous respondent identifier · FS– Food security indicators (e.g., number of meals per day, ration card, food aid access) · ES – Economic security indicators (e.g., employment availability, access to credit, annual income) · HS– Health security indicators (e.g., access to healthcare, awareness of STDs, availability of emergency services) · EduS – Educational security indicators (e.g., access to education, school completion, computer proficiency) · SS– Social security indicators (e.g., acceptance of gender identity, participation in SHGs, discrimination experience) · IS– Infrastructure security indicators (e.g., electricity, road connectivity, mobile/internet access) Sheet 2: Index Construction Data Contains supplementary calculations and expert-derived weights. · Domain Rankings- Rankings assigned by 25 experts for each domain · Weights (Alfares Method) – Computed domain weights · Normalized Scores – Values normalized using FAO method · TLS Index– Composite scores for each respondent METHODOLOGY SUMMARY · Domains: Six dimensions (Food, Economic, Health, Education, Social, Infrastructure) · Indicators: 48 total (qualitative & quantitative) · Weighting:Alfares methodology for rank-to-weight conversion · Normalization: FAO Water Working Paper method (2006) · Composite Index: Weighted sum of normalized scores ETHICAL STATEMENT · All participants provided informed consent. · Identifiable information has been removed. · Dataset shared in compliance with confidentiality and ethical research standards. POTENTIAL USES · Replication of TLS index methodology · Comparative analysis of livelihood security indices · Adaptation to other marginalized populations or regions · Policy analysis related to gender equality, SDGs, and social inclusion KEYWORDS Transgender wellbeing, Livelihood security, Alfares methodology, Transgender Livelihood Security Index (TLS), Gender equality, Social inclusion, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Human development