This systematic narrative review of the literature reports on the experiences of foster youth regarding the use of Internet Communication Technologies (ICTs) such as social media, focusing only on studies that include youth voice. We searched seven databases for articles published internationally from 2010 to 2020 in which foster youth were interviewed regarding their beliefs about ICTs. Youth report benefits of ICTs including to their relationships and identity formation opportunities, and discuss risks of ICTs and how they manage them. ICTs may benefit positive youth development. Stakeholders may consider ways to assess and support healthy ICT use.

这篇对文献的系统叙述性回顾报告了寄养青年在使用社交媒体等互联网通信技术 (ICT) 方面的经验，仅关注包括青年声音的研究。我们在 7 个数据库中搜索了 2010 年至 2020 年间在国际上发表的文章，其中就寄养青年对 ICT 的信念进行了采访。青年报告信息通信技术的好处，包括他们的关系和身份形成机会，并讨论信息通信技术的风险以及他们如何管理这些风险。信息通信技术可能有利于青年的积极发展。利益相关者可以考虑评估和支持健康使用 ICT 的方法。