Types of identity among people in their late adulthood, who reside in both Polish and Czech parts of Cieszyn Silesia

: Identity, as self-definition, self-determination, is the primary experience of a human being and the foundation for the quality life creation. Change and consolidation of identity among people in their late adulthood, who reside in both the Polish and Czech parts of Cieszyn Silesia, have been seen in different areas: at the border of two countries, among nationalities, societies, cultures, etc. They are created by mutual influence, relations, bonds, meanings, identifications, material aspects, and infrastructure. The conditions influence an individual and make them choose, adopt active actions that create their lives. The following study is to present the results of research conducted in Cieszyn and Czech Cieszyn. The aim of the research is to recognize the types of identities among people in their late adulthood who reside in both the Polish and Czech parts of Cieszyn Silesia. The results of research conducted indicated that among people in their late adulthood who reside in the Polish and Czech parts of Cieszyn Silesia different types of identities can be noticed: one-dimensional, two-dimensional, multidimensional (enriched).