Abstract
Introduction
Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with a chronic medical condition (CMC) attending
college must learn to manage their own healthcare (i.e., transition readiness). Maturity
has been linked to positive outcomes in AYAs. Research has established a positive
relationship between transition readiness and quality of life. The current study aimed
to examine a model of perceived maturityàtransition readinessàmental and physical
quality of life.
Method
AYA (N = 153) with a CMC completed self-report questionnaires.
Results
The perceived maturity→transition readiness→mental quality of life indirect path was
significant (ab = 1.96, 95% CI = 0.53 to 3.62). The perceived maturity→transition
readiness→physical quality of life direct and indirect paths were not significant.
Discussion
Results showed that maturity and transition readiness are positively associated. Transition
readiness may be one mechanism by which maturity results in enhanced quality of life.
Practice Implications
Findings highlight the value of enhancing strengths such as maturity to promote AYA
independence/autonomy.
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Biography
Taylor M. Dattilo, Research Assistant, Center for Pediatric Psychology, Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
Biography
Rachel S. Fisher, Research Assistant, Center for Pediatric Psychology, Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
Biography
Caroline M. Roberts, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Pediatric Psychology, Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
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Christina M. Sharkey, Assistant Professor, Division of Neurology, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC.
Biography
Ashley Clawson, Assistant Professor, Center for Pediatric Psychology, Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
Biography
John M. Chaney, Regents Professor, Center for Pediatric Psychology, Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
Biography
Larry L. Mullins, Regents Professor, Center for Pediatric Psychology, Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 02, 2022
Footnotes
This work was partly supported by the Vaughn Vennerberg Endowment at Oklahoma State University.
Conflicts of interest: None to report.
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Copyright © 2022 by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
