Stymulatory migracyjne Polonii włoskiej

The question about the identity of an emigrant, and about his homeland is a difficult question for him, however, mostly emigrants are in favor of Polish identity, and they point to Poland for their homeland. However, while exploring this issue, it can be noticed that with the passage of years in exile, the answer is not so unambiguous and the most convenient form of response for an emigrant would be to opt for two homelands and for two identities. Poland is becoming a country of sentimental and real journeys while Italy becomes a country where one has a job, a home, a family. The identity of Poles who emigrated to Italy is influenced, among other things, by the time of emigration, the influence of Polonia, the external aspect connected with the character of the society in which emigrants reside, as well as the main motive of the trip. The Stymulatory migracyjne Polonii włoskiej 31 identity of Poles, as shown by the research, is heterogeneous and bidirectional (cultural bivalence) with features that indicate the pursuit of building a new identity, which will consist of both Polish elements and Italian elements corresponding to the reality surrounding the emigrants. This identity is ideal for an emigrant unit, because it allows to maintain a psychological balance, which was disturbed by the crisis situation, which was undoubtedly emigration.