The present study aimed to investigate the role of the cultural programs of the Basij Mostazafin Organization on the process of identity formation in adolescents in Tehran. Method: The study is applied in terms of purpose and combined in terms of method (quantitative-qualitative). In the quantitative part, 555 adolescents from 22 districts of Tehran were studied with a researcher-made questionnaire, and in the qualitative part, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 55 experts and educational officials. Findings: Quantitative findings showed that the average effectiveness of the programs in all dimensions of identity is significantly higher than the average (3). Friedman's ranking analysis showed that religious identity has the highest (2.19) and revolutionary identity has the lowest rank (1.81).

The results of the content analysis indicate a gap between "emotional passion" and "cognitive intelligence" in the programs.

Also, the Basij cultural programs have been successful in attracting and emotionally integrating adolescents, but they face challenges in deepening cognitive and behavioral dimensions. The current identity-building model suffers from "emotional inflation" and "cognitive poverty" and in order to achieve "identity on par with the Islamic Revolution," it requires creating a balance between the three cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components