Sence of family history as part of self-identity

The aim ofresearch work Sence ofFamily History as Part ofSelf- identity is mapping depth and extent of informatíon that have respondents about their ancestors. At the same time I pursue how transmission rate of fami1y history acts upon family system and upon individuals. The theoretical part concems with the transmission forms of family heritage. In this research I'm writing about effect of traditional rituals on the family system as a whole but also on individuals. There are traditions of wedding, christening, funerals, the transmission of names, stories of family legends, myths and family taboos. The objectives of this research work are: mapping of transmission conditions and knowledge depth of fami1y history and looking for possible starting points for strengthening the sence of family history in the conditions of postmodem society in stories of respondents. To fulfil1 these objectives, I chose a qualitative method of data collection - a case study. The information were extracted with the help of interview method and analyzed by using open coding method