Trasformazioni nei processi deliberativi in contesti locali fragili: analisi di un caso studio

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  • Martina Scarselli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13131/unipi/xqrt-eq88

Keywords:

deliberative democracy, local context, civic leadership

Abstract

This paper examines a case study in Molise, part of a local experimental project, to explore the transformative potential of deliberative democracy. Using a systemic theoretical framework and qualitative methods, it highlights the shift from top-down to bottom-up participation. The findings show how civic engagement reshapes participatory systems, moving toward more open, context-specific forms. The study challenges the binary of top-down vs. bottom-up, proposing deliberative democracy as a co-evolving space between institutions and citizens.

Author Biography

Martina Scarselli

Martina Scarselli è dottoranda di ricerca in Social Sciences presso l’Università degli Studi “G. d’Annunzio” di Chieti-Pescara. I suoi interessi di ricerca riguardano l’analisi e l’applicazione dei processi di democrazia deliberativa a livello locale.

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Published

2026-06-11

How to Cite

Scarselli, M. (2026). Trasformazioni nei processi deliberativi in contesti locali fragili: analisi di un caso studio. The Lab’s Quarterly, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.13131/unipi/xqrt-eq88

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