The University of Bergamo has conducted a significant study focusing on the values system among adolescents and young adults, surveying approximately 40,000 high school students, with 6,000 responses gathered. A notable finding from the research is that while 56% of the respondents view their future positively, they also express concerns about major societal issues. These include wars, femicides, and crime, which were highlighted as the most pressing contemporary issues affecting their outlook on life.

The study further explores the youths' social environments, revealing that a large portion of these students frequent places such as the streets, religious gathering spots (oratories), and shopping centers, indicating their search for social interaction and leisure beyond the educational institutes. However, the data also show that many of them harbor fears related to safety in public spaces such as train stations and parks, suggesting a complex relationship between their search for freedom and their experiences of vulnerability in society.

Perhaps the most startling revelation from the study is the students' perception of values, where money emerges as the primary motivator for 62.91% of the respondents. This prompts a critical reflection on what values are being instilled in younger generations and raises questions about the role of educational systems and society at large in shaping their priorities amidst a backdrop of increasing global uncertainties and challenges.