The BOnD and MAYBE projects invite early-career researchers to submit proposals for a workshop dedicated to youth, intergenerational dynamics, and cultural transitions in Lombardy.
Overview of the workshop
The workshop aims to bring together empirical research on the role of cultural values and beliefs in shaping transitions to adulthood and different behaviours, such as decisions around education, work, and family, with a focus on comparisons between natives, second generations, and first-generation migrants. Emphasis is placed on value-based explanations and the cultural dimensions of youth experiences in Lombardy, which serves as a significant, strategic case study within Italy. The workshop will take place at SPS Seminar Room – Via Conservatorio 7, in the department of Social and Political Sciences, University of Milan
Making Data Available to Young Scholars
To promote the use of original research data and foster knowledge production by emerging scholars, the BOnD and MAYBE teams are making their newly collected datasets available for the purpose of this workshop. These data, currently under embargo, will be shared in advance with selected participants for the preparation of their analyses. The aim is to introduce these resources to a wider scientific community, in particular to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, and to stimulate new contributions on youth, migration, and cultural change in Lombardy. Contributions may also be considered for further dissemination in the format of working papers or publications.
Suggested Topics
Both theoretically informed and empirically grounded proposals are welcomed, especially those related to:
- Cultural values and life aspirations among youth in Lombardy
- Intergenerational transmission of beliefs and norms
- Cultural integration and identity formation
- Value-based explanations of educational, occupational, or family transitions
- Similarities and differences in values
- The role of gender and social background in shaping cultural orientations
- nd choices
- Religion, beliefs, and traditions in transitions to adulthood
How to Apply
All applicants are asked to submit an abstract (maximum 2,500 characters) describing their proposed contribution, along with a short bio (maximum 1,000 characters) containing their academic background and affiliation, by September 15, 2025. Please send your application using this form: https://forms.office.com/e/s8F6G14r5K .
The selection committee will notify applicants of the success of their application by September 30, 2025.Selected participants will receive access to the necessary data within seven days of confirmation.
For further information, please contact: Simona Guglielmi (MAYBE,
For further information about the workshop, please visit the following link: https://www.spstrend.it/bond-maybe-workshop/