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

Authors: Martina Scarselli

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.

Keywords: deliberative democracy, local context, civic leadership

DOI: 10.13131/unipi/xqrt-eq88

Notes on contributors

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.
E-mail: martina.scarselli@phd.unich.it