Loredana Sciolla

Loredana Sciolla is an Italian sociologist, academic and an author. She is a professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Turin.

Sciolla is most known for her works on the sociology of young people, socialization processes, personal and collective identity and civic culture. Among her authored works are her publications in academic journals, including Rassegna Italiana di Sociologia as well as books such as Senza Padri Né Maestri: Inchiesta Sugli Orientamenti Politici e Culturali Degli Studenti and Italiani. Stereotipi di Casa Nostra.

Sciolla has been a corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of Turin since 2018 and was later appointed as a national resident member in 2024.