This study explored what contributes to successful family foster care from the perspective of young people by asking them about their most positive memory of family foster care. Forty-four Dutch adolescents and young adults (aged 16-28) participated in this study and shared their most positive memory in a short interview. Their answers were qualitatively analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, supplemented with an analysis of the structure of their memories. The thematic analysis resulted in the themes Belongingness, Receiving support, Normal family life, It is better than before, and Seeing yourself grow. The structural analysis showed that young people both shared memories related to specific events, as well as memories that portrayed how they felt for a prolonged period of time. In addition, young people were inclined to share negative memories alongside the positive memories. These results highlight that, in order to build a sense of belonging, it is important that of foster parents create a normal family environment for foster children and provide continuous support. Moreover, the negative memories shared by participants are discussed in light of a bias resulting from earlier traumatic experiences.

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好的一面：年轻人对家庭寄养最积极的回忆

本研究通过询问年轻人对家庭寄养最积极的记忆，从年轻人的角度探讨了是什么有助于成功的家庭寄养。44 名荷兰青少年（16-28 岁）参与了这项研究，并在一次简短的采访中分享了他们最积极的记忆。使用自反主题分析对他们的答案进行定性分析，并辅以对他们记忆结构的分析。主题分析产生了归属感、接受支持、正常家庭生活、比以前更好、看到自己成长等主题。结构分析表明，年轻人既有与特定事件相关的记忆，也有描绘他们在很长一段时间内的感受的记忆。此外，年轻人倾向于在分享积极记忆的同时分享消极记忆。这些结果强调，为了建立归属感，养父母为养子女创造一个正常的家庭环境并提供持续的支持是很重要的。此外，根据早期创伤经历导致的偏见，讨论了参与者共享的负面记忆。