An Analysis of Social Relationships’ Quality Associations with Hope Among Young Italians: the Role of NEET Status

Simões, Francisco; Marta, Elena; Marzana, Daniela; Alfieri, Sara; Pozzi, Maura

doi:10.1007/s43151-021-00034-8

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“…These results are compatible with data from other Italian surveys, where it was demonstrated that the number of those aged 15-29 years old and involved neither in working activities, nor in education or training programs (called "NEETs") has increased from 19.6% in 2004 to 25.1% in 2020 [62]. These young people, now forming a relatively greater proportion of the overall Italian population, are reported to face more and more difficulties with finding social and, in particular, institutional support to guide their transition into the labor market [63]. These findings are different from data collected in other Western countries, in which age does not appear to influence financial happiness, and where the young tend to have a more positive perception of their quality of life [64,65].…”

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Happiness and Socio-Demographic Factors in an Italian Sample: A Propensity-Matched Study

Rizzato¹,

Antonelli

Sam³

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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Happiness is receiving more and more interest both as a determinant of health and a measure of outcome in biomedical and psychological sciences. The main objective of this study was to assess how the levels of happiness vary in a large sample of Italian adults and to identify the socio-demographic conditions which impair happiness domains the most. The participants of this survey consisted of 1695 Italian adults (85.9% women; 14.1% men) who completed the Measure of Happiness (MH) questionnaire online. In this study, the differences between groups in total and single domain (life perspective, psychophysical status, socio-relational sphere, relational private sphere, and financial status) happiness levels were examined through a propensity score matching analysis with respect to socio-demographic conditions, including gender, age, annual income, relationship status, having children, and education level. The results show that low income has a negative impact on happiness levels, whereas being in a relationship has a positive effect. Having children appears to have a negative impact on male happiness. Males appear to be happier than females, especially with regard to the psychophysics status. This evidence emphasizes the urgency for Italian policymakers to take actions on removing obstacles to people’s happiness, especially with regard to financial distress, parenthood, and gender gaps.

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Happiness and Socio-Demographic Factors in an Italian Sample: A Propensity-Matched Study

Rizzato¹,

Antonelli

Sam³

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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“…Both education and training policies, as well as active labour market policies (Sahnoun and Abdennadher, 2018;Juznik Rotar, 2021) can be important for a smoother transition from education and training into employment (Müller, 2005). These policies can be important in bridging the gaps in school-towork transition and in mitigating the negative consequences for NEETs as confirmed by various EU countries (Bruno, Marelli and Signorelli, 2014;Vancea andUtzet, 2018, Caroleo, Rocca, Mazzocchi andQuintano, 2020;Simões, Marta, Marzana, Alfieri and Pozi, 2021).…”

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Policy and practical lessons learned regarding youth and NEETs in Slovenia

Bojnec

2021

RCV

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The article highlights the Slovenian strategies, institutions, policies, programmes, projects, and measures in tackling the NEETs, particularly the rural ones. The Youth Guarantee, and particularly active employment policy measures at a national level implemented via regional offices for employment work together to play a crucial role in bridging the gaps for the structurally and long-term unemployed in general, and especially for rural NEETs who are in transition from education and training to employment. National strategies and policies are supported by international programmes and projects. Amongst the success stories can be tentatively included the integration of the Roma population of at least one-cross-border area with geographical proximity to the neighbouring Styria region of Austria. Whilst the percentage of rural NEETs in Slovenia is modest, this does not mean an absence of the problems typical to this group i.e., less favourable personal, household, and/or other characteristics for the vulnerable, and economically and socially excluded rural NEETs. The hidden, unregistered NEETs (not participating in any programmes and policies) are at least as important as the registered ones. Both registered and unregistered NEETs are challenging issues in terms of their economic and social integration. To that end, it is necessary to provide general and specific opportunities for continued lifelong learning within the context of their personal, family, and social commitments: this will help to ensure their successful labour market and social integration, survival in the competitive labour market, quality of life by avoiding poverty risks, and sustainable rural development more broadly. Keywords: youth; NEET; education; Active Employment Policy; rural NEET; NEET strategy; NEET policy measures; Slovenia. ····· Articolul scoate în evidență strategiile slovene, instituțiile, politicile, programele, proiectele și măsurile privind tinerii NEET, în special pe cei din mediul rural. Programul Youth Guarantee și în special măsurile active de ocupare la nivel național implementate prin birourile naționale, joacă un rol crucial în acoperirea celor care sunt în șomaj structural și pe termen lung, în general, și pentru tinerii NEET care sunt în tranziție între educație, ucenicie și muncă. Strategiile naționale și politicile sunt susținute de programe și proiecte internaționale din cadrul fondurilor UE și granturilor EEA – Granturi Norvegiene (Mecanismul Financiar Norvegian). Printre poveștile de succes poate fi inclusă în mod special cea a integrării populației Roma din cel puțin o zonă transfrontalieră cu proximitate geografică cu regiunea Styria, Austria (cu capitala la Graz). În timp ce procentul tinerilor NEET din rural în Slovenia este modest, asta nu înseamnă absența problemelor de acest gen, care pot fi legate de diferitele caracteristici personale, gospodărești sau de alte feluri, pentru cei vulnerabili și excluși economic și social, NEET din mediul rural. Cei din categoria NEET care nu `se văd`, cei neînregistrați, care nu participă în niciun program sau necuprinși în politici sunt cel puțin la fel de importanți ca cei care sunt înregistrați. Ambele categorii sunt provocări pentru integrarea lor socială și economică, cu scopul de a li se crea oportunități specifice și generale pentru a continua procesul de învățare ]n vederea unui angajament personal, de familie și social față de integrarea socială și pe piața muncii, pentru supraviețuirea în competitiva piață a muncii, legat de calitatea vieții – (evitarea riscului sărăciei) –, și pentru o dezvoltare rurală sustenabilă. Cuvinte-cheie: tineri; NEET; educație; Politici Active de Angajare; NEET din rural; strategia NEET; măsuri pentru politici; NEET Slovenia.

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“…NEET represents a significant issue due to its social and economic impacts, which include social exclusion, marginalization, decreased mental health, criminal activity, and permanent unemployment. Furthermore, it leads to the loss of potential human capital from the young population for future economic development (Alonso et al, 2022;Felaco & Parola, 2022;Fougère et al, 2009;Heckman et al, 2018;Jongbloed & Giret, 2022;Maguire et al, 2013;Noh & Lee, 2017;Simões et al, 2021). In recent years, the proportion of youth not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET) has significantly increased in many European countries (Quintano et al, 2018).…”

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Exploring the determinants of NEET youth in Jambi Province: A socioeconomic perspective

Hardiani

Yulmardi

Maisyarah

2023

JES

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This study aims to analyze: 1) the socioeconomic characteristics and NEET (Not in employment, education, or training) status of young individuals in Jambi Province; 2) the determinants influencing the NEET status of young people in Jambi Province. The data utilized in this study is derived from a survey conducted in four sample villages within Jambi Province, consisting of 200 young participants. Descriptive statistical tools, single-frequency and cross-frequency tables, and binary logit regression are employed for analysis. The findings of the study reveal that: 1) NEET youth, when compared to non-NEET youth, tend to be older, have a higher proportion of females, possess higher education levels, are more likely to be married, are predominantly non-migrants, and have fewer siblings or step-siblings; 2) The parents of NEET youth, in comparison to non-NEET youth, generally have higher incomes and predominantly belong to non-Malay ethnicities in Jambi. 3) Factors significantly impacting the categorization of youth as NEET include gender, education, marital status, and parental income.

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An Analysis of Social Relationships’ Quality Associations with Hope Among Young Italians: the Role of NEET Status

Cited by 8 publications

References 26 publications

Happiness and Socio-Demographic Factors in an Italian Sample: A Propensity-Matched Study

Happiness and Socio-Demographic Factors in an Italian Sample: A Propensity-Matched Study

Policy and practical lessons learned regarding youth and NEETs in Slovenia

Exploring the determinants of NEET youth in Jambi Province: A socioeconomic perspective

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