An Analysis of Social Relationships’ Quality Associations with Hope Among Young Italians: the Role of NEET Status

Hope is a personal trait stemming from both individual and social factors, including relationships. Bearing that in mind, we tested how support quality, described terms of Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction (BPNS), linked with hope dimensions agency pathways among young Italians general across those Neither Employment nor Education or Training (NEET). These associations were examined controlling for several factors (e.g., educational level). A total 3034 participants aged 20 to 35 years (M age = 27.80 years; SD 4.70) involved. We found greater levels BPNS stronger the general. Participants’ lower financial satisfaction fitting NEET category presented significantly worse levels. discuss these results context declining institutional school-to-work transition people’s growing reliance on informal Italy, as well its specific meaning Italian NEETs.