Shaping the National Identity of the Youth in the Polish Scouting Association (ZHP)
Studies on patriotism and national identity occupy a special place in the social sciences related to the comprehensive and integral development of the human person. The shaping of national identity in Poland is particularly important due to the recently celebrated 100th anniversary of independence. An important role in this process has been played by social organizations, whose members take care of maintaining and cultivating the Polish tradition. One of such organizations has been the Polish Scouting Association (ZHP), founded in 1918. The aim of the paper is to show the positive role of ZHP in building national identity and shaping the patriotic attitudes of contemporary youth. This goal will be verified through a systematic review of literature related to identity, patriotism and patriotic education. The article also contains an overview of initiatives related to shaping the patriotic identity in the Polish Scouting Association.