“Mi ha un po’ sconvolto l’esistenza”: giovani, clubbing e percorsi di vita

The article investigates the socialization process to clubbing, as well as how taking part in this activity and developing a related lifestyle may affect youth life paths. In order to pursue these research aims, a qualitative secondary analysis is carried out to examine thirty-two semi-structured interviews collected among clubbers in Milan and Berlin. The results highlight multiple ways in which clubbing influences youth biographical constructions. Specifically, the paper shows how it shapes different spheres of social life, such as school and work, shedding light on the importance of the territorial dimension and the timing of clubbers’ socialization. Conclusions stress the relevance of leisure in configuring people’s biographies.