Identifying Active Aging Policy Objectives in Italian Regions

Davide Lucantoni, Giovanni Lamura, Marco Socci (), Francesco Barbabella, Valerio Intraligi and Andrea Principi
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Davide Lucantoni: Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, National Institute of Health and Science on Ageing (IRCCS-INRCA), Via Santa Margherita, 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy
Giovanni Lamura: Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, National Institute of Health and Science on Ageing (IRCCS-INRCA), Via Santa Margherita, 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy
Marco Socci: Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, National Institute of Health and Science on Ageing (IRCCS-INRCA), Via Santa Margherita, 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy
Francesco Barbabella: Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, National Institute of Health and Science on Ageing (IRCCS-INRCA), Via Santa Margherita, 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy
Valerio Intraligi: Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, National Institute of Health and Science on Ageing (IRCCS-INRCA), Via Santa Margherita, 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy
Andrea Principi: Centre for Socio-Economic Research on Ageing, National Institute of Health and Science on Ageing (IRCCS-INRCA), Via Santa Margherita, 5, 60124 Ancona, Italy

Social Sciences, 2025, vol. 14, issue 3, 1-20

Abstract: Background: In light of the main challenges recognized as being linked to the operationalization of the active aging concept at the policy level, the present study aimed to understand whether and to what extent Italian regional governments plan to deal with these challenges, i.e., implementing inter-sectoral and multilevel cooperation in a mainstreaming aging perspective; creating participatory processes by involving stakeholders in policymaking; and implementing the multidimensionality of active aging. Methods: Interviews with representatives of all Italian regions were conducted, and contributions by regional civil society stakeholders were collected. A framework analysis was conducted to identify and categorize policy objectives. Results: Policy plans to deal with the issues under study are in place in all Italian regions; however, differences across regions depend on two main factors: the presence of a relevant regulatory framework and its degree of implementation. Conclusion: policy recommendations for improving the current state concerned awareness-raising campaigns to strengthen the dialogue between regional governments and civil society stakeholders and the need for provisions issued at the national level to advance and harmonize regional policy tools in this area.

Keywords: active aging; policy objectives; Italy; stakeholders’ involvement; participatory policy making (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A B N P Y80 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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