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Religion, and, in general, culture are among the most important components of national identity worldwide. Islam is considered one of the primary criteria for the national identity of Iranians. Therefore, strengthening national identity is somewhat linked to reinforcing religious foundations. Among these religious foundations, beliefs serve as the underlying base, and within the principles of belief, monotheism is regarded as the most important element. This article aims to identify the requirements and methods for teaching monotheism to adolescents through edutainment and television programs to enhance their national identity.

Part of the research related to the foundational issues was conducted using documentary and library methods, while the upper-level research, due to a lack of library resources and the novelty of the concept of edutainment in our academic literature, utilized in-depth interviews with experts and specialists. In-depth and targeted interviews were conducted with specialized experts. After conducting the interviews and going through the stages of recording and documentation, the desired data was obtained

In our religious and national culture, numerous uses have been made of this strategy. Since the concept of monotheism is the highest element among Islamic teachings and exists like a soul within the body of all Islamic regulations, it is essential to avoid oversimplifying its education. Shallowing this concept is harmful, and care must be taken to preserve it. Balancing entertainment and education, as well as accurately and correctly understanding today's youth, are also essential requirements in this matter.

With the advent of the means of communication and the spread of human communications, the importance of communication is increasingly felt in everyday human life. This study aims at pathology of lifestyle in television programs and strategies to improve it in contemporary Iran. The types of research are qualitative and content analysis. The sample population consisted of 40 experts from communication science and sociology selected using purposeful sampling and categorized by age, duration of watching television, expertise and gender. Data was collected using in-depth and unstructured interviews. The method of data analysis was inductive content analysis. Credibility and objectivity of data was guaranteed by integrated data collection, diversity of participants, frequent review of the data, and frequent review of research participants and colleagues. In this study, principles and concepts of Islamic-Iranian lifestyle its close relationship with the themes of television programs are described. Then undesirable effects of television programs on Iranian lifestyle are identified with an emphasis on the views of experts and television viewers. Finally, different strategies for the improvement of Iranian lifestyle through National Media and the promotion of Islamic lifestyle are introduced.