Leader: Cinzia Conti (ISTAT)
The analysis of integrated data on the life trajectories of young people with a migratory background has been further developed, and an in-depth examination of the has been completed. Data included in the “register” were drawn from sample surveys (in particular, the one on second generations carried out by Istat) and from administrative sources (with special attention to data concerning school and university students).
The research topics focused on integration trajectories and the transition from school to university, with particular attention to gender aspects.
Scientific Publications and Policy Briefs
The writing of scientific articles on migrant life trajectories is ongoing, with some already completed (refer to the publications section).
A policy brief on family policies and fertility is in progress, exploring the role of family formation in stabilizing migration projects and its implications for demographic trends.
Dissemination Activities
Dissemination efforts continue through scientific contributions, policy discussions, and institutional publications.
STATUS - 30/06/2025
Activities have also focused on the design and methodological development of a longitudinal statistical register dedicated to the population with a migration background, a key tool for understanding the role of international migration in the demographic dynamics and ageing processes of the Italian population. The integration of data from multiple sources allows researchers to monitor over time foreign citizens and individuals of migrant origin, including naturalized citizens and foreign-born persons, while distinguishing different migrant generations and behavioural patterns.
Dissemination Activities
Dissemination efforts continue through scientific contributions, policy discussions, and institutional publications.
Contribution to the AISP Conference (4-6 June 2025)
Contribution to the ISTAT Annual Report on Second Generations
Contribution to SIEDS meeting Rome, 28 -30 MAY 2025
Contribution to SIS conference 2025 “statistics for Innovation”, 16-18 June, 2025 Genova.
These outputs provide a comprehensive assessment of migration trajectories and their demographic implications, supporting evidence-based policymaking.
The analytical perspective carried out in this 3 months contributes to a deeper understanding of the demographic and social impact of migration on the Italian population as a whole. It allows for the evaluation of how migration affects population renewal, ageing trends, and welfare sustainability, offering valuable insights for designing evidence-based policies aimed at promoting social cohesion, equal opportunities, and demographic balance in the long term.
Contribution to XVIII ESPAnet conference, Torino, 16-18 September 2025
Contribution to EAPS Fertility and Family Dynamics in Migrant and Minority Groups, Migration, Fertility, and Family Dynamics in Ageing Europe: New Perspectives and Methodological Approaches, October 2nd and 3rd, 2025
Contribution to Istat Workshop on thematic research project
SCIENTIFIC PUBBLICATIONS AND POLICY BRIEF
Buonomo, A., Conti, C., Pereiro T., Paterno A., Strozza, S. (2025). Differences in school failure in Italy. New insights from children of mixed and non-mixed parental couples, in Statistics for innovation II, Springer, 2025, pp.284-285.
Buonomo, A., Conti, C., Gabrielli, G., Rottino, F. M., & Strozza, S. (2025). Do aspirations during upper school influence university enrollment of immigrants’ children? Rivista Italiana di Economia Demografia e Statistica, 127-138.
Cinzia Conti , Patrizia Farina , Giuseppe Gabrielli , Rosa Gatti, Anna Paterno, Salvatore Strozza, Istruzione, formazione, lavoro e salute degli immigrati in italia: alcune sfide di una società che invecchia in Vignoli D. De Santis G. (eds), Age-it e la promessa di una demografia positiva ripensare l’invecchiamento con politiche sostenibili, Neodemos, forthcoming.
Conti C., Guarneri A., Marriage and citizenship among immigrants in italy: a closer look, in Rivista italiana di Economia, Demografia e Statistica, forthcoming
STATUS - 31/12/2025
The analytical perspective carried out in this 3 months contributes to a deeper understanding of the demographic and social impact of migration on the Italian population as a whole. It allows for the evaluation of how migration affects population renewal, ageing trends, and welfare sustainability, offering valuable insights for designing evidence-based policies aimed at promoting social cohesion, equal opportunities, and demographic balance in the long term.
OUTPUTS
Contribution to XVIII ESPAnet conference, Torino, 16-18 September 2025
Contribution to EAPS Fertility and Family Dynamics in Migrant and Minority Groups, Migration, Fertility, and Family Dynamics in Ageing Europe: New Perspectives and Methodological Approaches, October 2nd and 3rd, 2025
Contribution to Istat Workshop on thematic research project
Contribution to Second General Meeting Age-It, Napoli 29 - 31 October 2025
SCIENTIFIC PUBBLICATIONS AND POLICY BRIEF
Buonomo, A., Conti, C., Pereiro T., Paterno A., Strozza, S. (2025). Differences in school failure in Italy. New insights from children of mixed and non-mixed parental couples, in Statistics for innovation II, Springer, 2025, pp.284-285.
Buonomo, A., Conti, C., Gabrielli, G., Rottino, F. M., & Strozza, S. (2025). Do aspirations during upper school influence university enrollment of immigrants’ children? Rivista Italiana di Economia Demografia e Statistica, 127-138.
Cinzia Conti , Patrizia Farina , Giuseppe Gabrielli , Rosa Gatti, Anna Paterno, Salvatore Strozza, Istruzione, formazione, lavoro e salute degli immigrati in italia: alcune sfide di una società che invecchia in Vignoli D. De Santis G. (eds), Age-it e la promessa di una demografia positiva ripensare l’invecchiamento con politiche sostenibili, 20 ottobre, 2025.
Conti C., Guarneri A., Rottino F.M., Strozza S., Le invisibili diventate indispensabili: vent’anni dopo, che fine hanno fatto le donne dell’Est regolarizzate dalla Bossi-Fini?, Neodemos, 16 Dicembre 2025
Stranges M., Conti C., Ortensi L. E., Strozza S., Tosi, F. "Migration and Immigrant Populations" in Vignoli D., Paterno A., Stranges m. "POPULATION REPORT 2025 TOWARDS A POSITIVE DEMOGRAPHY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY" https://population-europe.eu/files/documents/towards-a-positive-demography_aisp-report-2025.pdf
Conti C., Guarneri A., Marriage and citizenship among immigrants in italy: a closer look, in Rivista italiana di Economia, Demografia e Statistica, forthcoming