https://doi.org/10.21852/sem.1864
The article focuses on characterising the elements of the spiritual culture of a contemporary child growing up in a family whose members were resettled from the Eastern Borderlands to Poland after 1945. The phenomenon of intangible culture is introduced from a theoretical standpoint, following which the elements involved in shaping spiritual culture in the family environment are discussed. The research presented here employed a qualitative method of data collection, consisting of individual interviews that were partially guided and issue-oriented. The interviews were conducted with representatives of five families, spanning three generations. Based on the research, it has been established that children develop a specific spiritual culture by receiving verbal transmissions, experiencing rituals in the family environment, as well as through exposure to symbols and being made aware of the essence of particular values. This culture appears to perpetuate multi-generational traditions arising from the collective memory and experiences of families from the Eastern Borderlands. In such a framework, the intensity and interpretation of individual elements depend on the choices of the parents and grandparents, while family represents the highest value. The research indicates that culture is the primary source of identity formation and individual development, preparing individuals to live and coexist with others.
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