Antonella La Rocca
Biographic Data
| ID | 4812774 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Antonella La Rocca |
| GIVEN NAMES | Antonella |
| FAMILY NAME | La Rocca |
| SIGNATURE | LA ROCCA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Parthenope University of Naples |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8171-3149 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 60 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Nyna Neets and Digitalisation: How Many Challenges on the Horizon
The strong increase in digitalisation due to the Covid‐19 pandemic changed many aspects of people’s lives, making it possible to overcome physical barriers, accelerate the simplification of many tasks, and facilitate access to information. Nevertheless, not all segments of the population benefit(ed) from these services in the same manner, therefore increasing social inequalities. The most disadvantaged struggled with access to digital tools; the …
The role of public employment services in young people's job search: A comparative study of Italy, Poland, and Romania
Recent shocks and socio-economic crises increased the complexity of the labour market and demonstrated that youth unemployment remains a significant challenge for public policies in EU countries. Young people often struggle with socio-professional integration difficulties, dependence on family or public subsidies, and risk of marginalisation. Public employment services (PES) should play an important role in mitigating the negative consequences of…
Unveiling the Complexity of Italian Neet Status through Latent Class Analysis: Examining Neet Profiles and their Engagement with Public Employment Services (PES)
This study delves into the complex issue of NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) status in Italy, using Latent Class Analysis (LCA) to identify distinct profiles within this heterogeneous group. The research, based on a survey of 970 young Italian NEETs, goes beyond broad categorizations to explore the socio-demographic, economic, and motivational factors that contribute to their situations. Six distinct classes of NEETs were identifi…
Efficiency analysis using SBM and PLS-SEM: Insights from the Italian judicial system
Recent governmental concerns regarding the persistent long duration of judicial proceedings have drawn attention to efficiency issues in this sector. This paper provides insights into the Italian scenario, investigating potential relationships between Italian judicial efficiency and several latent constructs identified as relatively more significant than others. For this purpose, a two-step procedure was used, considering data envelopment analysi…
How does the place of residence affect young people’s disengagement
Young people are one of the most vulnerable segments of the population in the labour market. This evidence is due to many personal and macro-economic factors and applies to all countries worldwide. However, the young people's disadvantage strongly differs across countries and, in some cases, also within the countries. In this paper, we aim at analyzing the influence that the place of residence exerts on the propensity to the NEET (young individua…
Neets and Youth Guarantee Registration: Examining the Link to Past Undeclared Work
A myriad of factors influence young people’s vulnerability and the likelihood of becoming NEET. Moreover, the share of young NEETs in European countries is very high. Institutional and governmental initiatives aiming to promote the inclusion of young people in the labour market are of paramount importance. However, the socio-economic conditions and the level of vulnerability alongside other socio-demographic characteristics are likely to influenc…
Subjective Well‐Being of Neets and Employability: A Study of Non‐Urban Youths in Spain, Italy, and Portugal
Subjective well-being is of paramount importance when support is offered to young individuals seeking employment and social inclusion in general. The present study looks at different dimensions of youth well-being and the growing demands for skills to enable labour market integration. Based on survey data, this article examines the relationships between the role of public employment services in providing support and their impact on the subjective…
Predictors of Secondary Education Completion across Portuguese Municipalities: Evidence from the 2009–2018 Period
Our overriding goal was to understand territorial inequalities regarding secondary school completion by testing which contextual factors and educational resources are associated with their change in high- and low-density Portuguese municipalities. Our analysis covered the time between 2009 and 2018, including both the economic crisis and the economic recovery period. Drawing mostly on publicly available data from 253 municipalities and following …
National Level Support Programs for Youth in Relation to Effective School-to-Work Transition: Examples of Italy, Moldova, and Latvia
The school-to-work transition is one of the trickiest steps in the life cycle of an individual because when young people complete their education and enter the labor market, they have to compete to attain a job while lacking the job experience or skills required by employers. Across European countries, the school-to-work transition shows very different characteristics and durations, stemming from, among other factors, (1) the different provisions…
School-Work-Transition of Neets: A Comparative Analysis of European Countries
This study investigates the connection between the reasons why some young people end their education without attaining a university degree and the effect of this decision on the probability of becoming a NEET in a set of European countries. Young people face the highest degree of disadvantage in the Mediterranean and East European countries, whereas in Continental European countries the school-to-work transition is smooth. We use the ad hoc modul…
Determinants of Job-Finding Intentions Among Young Adults from 11 European Countries
In this study we investigate the impact of individual, parental and social factors on young adults’ job-finding intentions across countries and overall. We test our hypotheses by conducting binary logistic regressions on the basis of an original dataset that comprises responses from more than 5200 young adults and their parents from 11 European countries. Our findings show that individual factors are most decisive in shaping the job-finding inten…
Neets and the Process of Transition From School to the Labor Market: A Comparative Analysis of Italy, Romania, and Bulgaria
The aim of this article is to identify the main mechanisms leading to the NEET status in Italy, Romania, and Bulgaria. It does so by highlighting the differences amongst them and verifying how place of residence effectively affects the connected propensity to this status after having controlled for many personal characteristics through a series of probit models. Furthermore, multiple correspondence analyses produce profound understanding of the N…
Evaluation of the eco-efficiency of territorial districts with seaport economic activities
Sustainable Innovation: The Italian Scenario Studied Through Higher-Order Partial Least Squares-Path Modeling
On the unexplained causes of the gender gap in the labour market
Purpose This paper investigates the causes of the gender gap in the labour market that cannot be explained by classical human capital theory. Design/methodology/approach To this end, the authors integrate the Gender Gap in the Labour Market Index (GGLMI), a composite index developed in previous research, with further information on some social aspects that could affect the female work commitment, directly or indirectly. In particular, the authors…
Being Neet in Europe Before and After the Economic Crisis: An Analysis of the Micro and Macro Determinants
Going Behind the High Rates of Neets in Italy and Spain: The Role of Early School Leavers
The generational perspective of gender gap in wages and education in southern Europe
This paper aims at investigating gender differentials in wages and education from an intergenerational perspective across four developed countries of southern Europe, considering the generational transmission of preferences and the gender equality systems and policies. Measures of gender inequality in wages and education permit exploring the different extent to which gender gaps depend on unobserved factors, such as discrimination. A first set of…
Being Neet in Europe Before and After the Economic Crisis: An Analysis of the Micro and Macro Determinants
Going Behind the High Rates of Neets in Italy and Spain: The Role of Early School Leavers
School-Work-Transition of Neets: A Comparative Analysis of European Countries
This study investigates the connection between the reasons why some young people end their education without attaining a university degree and the effect of this decision on the probability of becoming a NEET in a set of European countries. Young people face the highest degree of disadvantage in the Mediterranean and East European countries, whereas in Continental European countries the school-to-work transition is smooth. We use the ad hoc modul…
Determinants of Job-Finding Intentions Among Young Adults from 11 European Countries
In this study we investigate the impact of individual, parental and social factors on young adults’ job-finding intentions across countries and overall. We test our hypotheses by conducting binary logistic regressions on the basis of an original dataset that comprises responses from more than 5200 young adults and their parents from 11 European countries. Our findings show that individual factors are most decisive in shaping the job-finding inten…
Subjective Well‐Being of Neets and Employability: A Study of Non‐Urban Youths in Spain, Italy, and Portugal
Subjective well-being is of paramount importance when support is offered to young individuals seeking employment and social inclusion in general. The present study looks at different dimensions of youth well-being and the growing demands for skills to enable labour market integration. Based on survey data, this article examines the relationships between the role of public employment services in providing support and their impact on the subjective…
Predictors of Secondary Education Completion across Portuguese Municipalities: Evidence from the 2009–2018 Period
Our overriding goal was to understand territorial inequalities regarding secondary school completion by testing which contextual factors and educational resources are associated with their change in high- and low-density Portuguese municipalities. Our analysis covered the time between 2009 and 2018, including both the economic crisis and the economic recovery period. Drawing mostly on publicly available data from 253 municipalities and following …
Evaluation of the eco-efficiency of territorial districts with seaport economic activities
Sustainable Innovation: The Italian Scenario Studied Through Higher-Order Partial Least Squares-Path Modeling
The generational perspective of gender gap in wages and education in southern Europe
This paper aims at investigating gender differentials in wages and education from an intergenerational perspective across four developed countries of southern Europe, considering the generational transmission of preferences and the gender equality systems and policies. Measures of gender inequality in wages and education permit exploring the different extent to which gender gaps depend on unobserved factors, such as discrimination. A first set of…
The generational perspective of gender gap in wages and education in southern Europe
This paper aims at investigating gender differentials in wages and education from an intergenerational perspective across four developed countries of southern Europe, considering the generational transmission of preferences and the gender equality systems and policies. Measures of gender inequality in wages and education permit exploring the different extent to which gender gaps depend on unobserved factors, such as discrimination. A first set of…
On the unexplained causes of the gender gap in the labour market
Purpose This paper investigates the causes of the gender gap in the labour market that cannot be explained by classical human capital theory. Design/methodology/approach To this end, the authors integrate the Gender Gap in the Labour Market Index (GGLMI), a composite index developed in previous research, with further information on some social aspects that could affect the female work commitment, directly or indirectly. In particular, the authors…
Being Neet in Europe Before and After the Economic Crisis: An Analysis of the Micro and Macro Determinants
Going Behind the High Rates of Neets in Italy and Spain: The Role of Early School Leavers
Evaluation of the eco-efficiency of territorial districts with seaport economic activities
Sustainable Innovation: The Italian Scenario Studied Through Higher-Order Partial Least Squares-Path Modeling
School-Work-Transition of Neets: A Comparative Analysis of European Countries
This study investigates the connection between the reasons why some young people end their education without attaining a university degree and the effect of this decision on the probability of becoming a NEET in a set of European countries. Young people face the highest degree of disadvantage in the Mediterranean and East European countries, whereas in Continental European countries the school-to-work transition is smooth. We use the ad hoc modul…
Determinants of Job-Finding Intentions Among Young Adults from 11 European Countries
In this study we investigate the impact of individual, parental and social factors on young adults’ job-finding intentions across countries and overall. We test our hypotheses by conducting binary logistic regressions on the basis of an original dataset that comprises responses from more than 5200 young adults and their parents from 11 European countries. Our findings show that individual factors are most decisive in shaping the job-finding inten…
Neets and the Process of Transition From School to the Labor Market: A Comparative Analysis of Italy, Romania, and Bulgaria
The aim of this article is to identify the main mechanisms leading to the NEET status in Italy, Romania, and Bulgaria. It does so by highlighting the differences amongst them and verifying how place of residence effectively affects the connected propensity to this status after having controlled for many personal characteristics through a series of probit models. Furthermore, multiple correspondence analyses produce profound understanding of the N…
How does the place of residence affect young people’s disengagement
Young people are one of the most vulnerable segments of the population in the labour market. This evidence is due to many personal and macro-economic factors and applies to all countries worldwide. However, the young people's disadvantage strongly differs across countries and, in some cases, also within the countries. In this paper, we aim at analyzing the influence that the place of residence exerts on the propensity to the NEET (young individua…
Neets and Youth Guarantee Registration: Examining the Link to Past Undeclared Work
A myriad of factors influence young people’s vulnerability and the likelihood of becoming NEET. Moreover, the share of young NEETs in European countries is very high. Institutional and governmental initiatives aiming to promote the inclusion of young people in the labour market are of paramount importance. However, the socio-economic conditions and the level of vulnerability alongside other socio-demographic characteristics are likely to influenc…
Subjective Well‐Being of Neets and Employability: A Study of Non‐Urban Youths in Spain, Italy, and Portugal
Subjective well-being is of paramount importance when support is offered to young individuals seeking employment and social inclusion in general. The present study looks at different dimensions of youth well-being and the growing demands for skills to enable labour market integration. Based on survey data, this article examines the relationships between the role of public employment services in providing support and their impact on the subjective…
Predictors of Secondary Education Completion across Portuguese Municipalities: Evidence from the 2009–2018 Period
Our overriding goal was to understand territorial inequalities regarding secondary school completion by testing which contextual factors and educational resources are associated with their change in high- and low-density Portuguese municipalities. Our analysis covered the time between 2009 and 2018, including both the economic crisis and the economic recovery period. Drawing mostly on publicly available data from 253 municipalities and following …
National Level Support Programs for Youth in Relation to Effective School-to-Work Transition: Examples of Italy, Moldova, and Latvia
The school-to-work transition is one of the trickiest steps in the life cycle of an individual because when young people complete their education and enter the labor market, they have to compete to attain a job while lacking the job experience or skills required by employers. Across European countries, the school-to-work transition shows very different characteristics and durations, stemming from, among other factors, (1) the different provisions…
Efficiency analysis using SBM and PLS-SEM: Insights from the Italian judicial system
Recent governmental concerns regarding the persistent long duration of judicial proceedings have drawn attention to efficiency issues in this sector. This paper provides insights into the Italian scenario, investigating potential relationships between Italian judicial efficiency and several latent constructs identified as relatively more significant than others. For this purpose, a two-step procedure was used, considering data envelopment analysi…
Nyna Neets and Digitalisation: How Many Challenges on the Horizon
The strong increase in digitalisation due to the Covid‐19 pandemic changed many aspects of people’s lives, making it possible to overcome physical barriers, accelerate the simplification of many tasks, and facilitate access to information. Nevertheless, not all segments of the population benefit(ed) from these services in the same manner, therefore increasing social inequalities. The most disadvantaged struggled with access to digital tools; the …
The role of public employment services in young people's job search: A comparative study of Italy, Poland, and Romania
Recent shocks and socio-economic crises increased the complexity of the labour market and demonstrated that youth unemployment remains a significant challenge for public policies in EU countries. Young people often struggle with socio-professional integration difficulties, dependence on family or public subsidies, and risk of marginalisation. Public employment services (PES) should play an important role in mitigating the negative consequences of…
Unveiling the Complexity of Italian Neet Status through Latent Class Analysis: Examining Neet Profiles and their Engagement with Public Employment Services (PES)
This study delves into the complex issue of NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) status in Italy, using Latent Class Analysis (LCA) to identify distinct profiles within this heterogeneous group. The research, based on a survey of 970 young Italian NEETs, goes beyond broad categorizations to explore the socio-demographic, economic, and motivational factors that contribute to their situations. Six distinct classes of NEETs were identifi…
Economics (15 works) · Political science (13 works) · Demographic economics (12 works) · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics (12 works) · Employment and Welfare Studies (9 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Economic growth (8 works) · Labor market dynamics and wage inequality (8 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Human geography (5 works)