Level of Declared Faith and Sense of Life Among Catholics of Polish Origin in the Province of Misiones, Argentina: An Exploratory Study.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the relationship between the level of declared faith and the sense of meaning in life among Catholics of Polish origin living in the province of Misiones, Argentina. The study is based on empirical data collected through a survey questionnaire and in-depth interviews conducted with 28 respondents (n = 28). The interviews covered three thematic areas: declared religiosity, sense of meaning in life and the interrelationship between these two dimensions. The analysis of the respondents' statements indicates that religion and spirituality play a significant role in the daily lives of the participants, influencing their decisions, attitudes and ways of coping with difficulties. For many participants in the study, faith constitutes a major source of meaning, giving their lives direction and deeper significance, particularly in moments of crisis. The results of the study confirm that religion serves not only an identity function, but also an existential one, supporting individuals in constructing a coherent life narrative. This article makes a significant contribution to the research on the psychology of religion and the meaning of life in migrant and cross-cultural contexts.