Maria Dentale

Maria Dentale is a Researcher in General Sociology at the Department of International Human and Social Sciences (SUSI) of the University for Foreigners of Perugia. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Science Methodology and has achieved the National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor in the sector of General Sociology (14/C1), affirming her academic qualifications. She is actively engaged in research on social policy evaluation and mixed-methods approaches.

Research Interests:

• Social Policy Evaluation
• Mixed and Integrated Methodologies
• Street-Level Bureaucracy and Implementation
• Social Impact Assessment
• Poverty and Inequality
• Educational Policies and Digital Skills
• Gender and Youth Studies

Her recent publications from 2018 to 2023 reflect a consistent focus on evaluation research, particularly in educational and social policy contexts, often employing mixed methods and case study designs. Themes include distance learning during the pandemic, school-work alternance, poverty alleviation, and voting behavior, indicating a strong interdisciplinary and applied sociological orientation.

Professional Affiliations:

• Italian Association of Sociology (AIS)
• Italian Evaluation Association (AIV)

Advising and Grants:

No information is available regarding graduate students supervised or research grants obtained. However, her extensive co-authorship suggests active collaboration in research projects and teams. She has contributed to national and European conferences, indicating engagement with broader academic networks.

Labs and Research Teams:

While specific labs or research centers are not named, her work on social infrastructure, policy evaluation, and educational projects implies participation in interdisciplinary research teams, likely within the Department of International Human and Social Sciences or in collaboration with external institutions.