معرفی
Ettore Scappini is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bologna's Department of Education Studies 'Giovanni Maria Bertin', specializing in General Sociology (GSPS-05/A). His work focuses on methodological advancements in sociological research, particularly measurement challenges in time use surveys, religious behavior analysis, and electoral dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology and Social Policies from University of Bologna (1999)
- Master's Degree in Sociology with First-class Honors from University of Trento (1989), supervised by Prof. Hans M. A. Schadee
- Summer schools at Essex University (1990, 1997) in Social Sciences Data Analysis, covering regression theory, multilevel analysis, and logit models
Research Interests:
His research addresses core sociological measurement challenges across multiple domains: refining tools for capturing religious practice (e.g., weekly diaries), analyzing electoral behavior patterns, evaluating migration's urban impacts, and improving survey methodologies. He has pioneered calibration techniques (CaSty) for stylized item analysis and conducted comparative studies on secularization dynamics in Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain.
Teaching & Professional Activities:
Scappini has taught courses in General Sociology, Social Statistics, and SPSS tutorials since 2002. His office hours are held exclusively online via Microsoft Teams, with flexible scheduling for working students.
Key Contributions:
- Developed CaSty methodology for questionnaire calibration
- Authored studies on religious attendance trends in multiple countries
- Explored Italy's education-employment linkages through longitudinal cohort analysis
