Digital dating abuse is increasingly recognised as a global social and health issue. To date, much research on this topic comes predominantly from North American and European countries, and, internationally, scholars have not always paid attention to the gendered dimension of adolescent digital dating abuse victimisation and perpetration. Drawing upon southern theory, feminist epistemologies and intersectionality, this article provides a toolkit for researchers interested in addressing the research gap in the Global South. The overarching strategies focus on centring the local context, understanding the drivers of digital dating abuse and enabling the participation of adolescent girls in such research.