Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This article analyzes processes of institutionalization and deinstitutionalization through two contemporary life stories, highlighting the role of social networks, work, and economic conditions in shaping individual life paths. By comparing Alberto and Giacomo, the paper shows how social, cultural, and economic factors affect opportunities for self-determination, citizenship, and access to an individualized and participatory life project. The article contributes to the debate introduced by Italian Law 227/2021 and Implementing Decree 62/2024, arguing for a rights-based welfare system able to prevent institutionalizing outcomes
DOI: 10.65670/k055sx95
Author: Luca Velotta
Language: English
Topic: Social Sciences and Policies
Subfield: General Social Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7225589952