Qualitative content analysis of extracurricular activities “Important conversations” in the context of the formation of national identity of schoolchildren

The purpose of the study was to conduct a qualitative content analysis of the program “Important Conversations” as a tool for the formation of national and state identity among schoolchildren. Conclusions. The program demonstrates high efficiency in the formation of cognitive (historical knowledge) and emotional (pride) components of identity through a system of specially designed narratives. The content analysis revealed three key thematic blocks: historical memory, civic and patriotic education, and traditional values. The value and cognitive components of national-state identity have turned out to be the most developed, while the symbolic and activity components require methodological reinforcement. The need to work out a balance between declarative presentation of the material and interactive work formats was found. The study confirms that the program has significant potential that requires methodological improvement for greater effectiveness.