Transition to adulthood in Italy: An intergenerational perspective

摘要: INTRODUCTIONOver the past few decades, families in industrialized countries have witnessed a prolonged transition to adulthood (Arnett, 2000; Buchamm and Kriesi, 2011; Buhl Lanz, 2007; Fussell Gauthier, 2005; Micheli andRosina, 2009; Scabini et al., 2006). As Arnett (2000, 2004,2007) points out, sweeping demographic shifts over half-century turned late teens early twenties from short adult roles distinct period life course characterised by exploration of possible directions. A number pathways can be defined different countries, according their diverse institutions, cultures economies (Billari, 2004; 2007). Recent years seen phenomenon children still living with parents spread across Europe US (Bynner, 2012; Seiffge-Krenke, 2013). Moreover, while tasks establishing physical psychosocial independence were linked time drove each other, nowadays longer status has split them, markers occur at later stages (Furstenberg, 2010; Psychologists sociologists investigated implications delay leaving parental home: dropping birth rates, postponed marriage, an aging population (Blangiardo, Qian, 2013; Testa, 2012).The new, is marked numerous micro-transitions (Breunlin, 1988) beginning adolescence. The order traditional been altered post-modern lifestyle, whereby choices are continually revised reversed (Carra Marta, 1995). According Giddens (1991), individual planning, also young adults (Billari Liefbroer, 2010), become general feature modem life. In same direction, Beck (1992) stresses that postponing may considered rational answer increasing social uncertainty. Young when variety directions remain open exploration, this usually occurs within family. So, becomes joint enterprise involving alike (Scabini 2006) potentially benefiting both (Fingerman 2011 ).In Italy, not recent phenomenon. fact, 30 ago some authors had already stressed difficulty for Italians making definitive (Buzzi Garelli, 1984; Donati, 1988). 1988 Donati used expression "young adulthood" describe one reached full biological maturity whilst lacking responsibilities. During transition, people combine goals, such as financial work, typically adolescent features, emotional dependence on inability make long-term plans. An intergenerational approach Cigoli, 1997; 1988; Rossi, 2007) studying sheds light generations involved, detecting its family society. challenges family's capacity move generativity (Cigoli Scabini, 2006), which implies exchange values (De St. Aubin 2004). expresses through procreating, caring letting go. fact younger generation received previous creates commitment reciprocate give following Iafrate, 2003; sense, phase where passage takes place, now increasingly problematic. 1988, observed "generational chaos" "crisis generational roles": impossibility determine individuals makes it hard identify level, although equal distribution resources crucial wellbeing. …