La qualità della vita al primo posto : i giovani del Lazio tra istanze identitarie e vincoli occupazionali

In the past, individual identity was largely defined by work, given its undeniable significance both in personal life (micro level) and in the organization of society (macro level). Today, this appears to be changing. The perspective proposed here emphasizes a renewed importance attributed to quality of life. It is as if many people are discovering or rediscovering that "beyond work" lies an entire world of interests, emotions, and outlooks, often overlooked due to the obsessive focus on productivity fostered by the capitalist system. This empirical investigation aims to capture an emerging value hierarchy increasingly embraced by younger generations. [Publisher's text]