Contrastare lo spettro della defuturizzazione e del disagio esistenziale giovanile: la via della cittadinanza attiva e il ruolo delle competenze “non-cognitive”

Countering the spectre of youth defuturisation and existential malaise: the path of active citizenship and the role of “non-cognitive” skills

Abstract

Referring to the Capability Approach, this paper aims to provide an interpretation of citizenship education as a useful tool to fight forms of defuturization. It can be possible through the development of cognitive and non-cognitive skills, that play a crucial role to promote a sense of self-efficacy, agency, positive thinking and individual and collective well-being.