Transition readiness and quality of life in emerging adult college students.

To examine the relative contribution of transition readiness (i.e., healthcare self-management) to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among emerging adult (EA) college students without a chronic medical condition (CMC). College students (n = 2372; Mage = 19.32, SD = 1.26) from a Midwestern university. Participants completed online measures of demographics, HRQoL, and transition readiness. Hierarchical regression analyses found transition readiness accounted an additional 3-4% of the variability in mental and physical HRQoL ( < .001), beyond demographic factors. 11.3% of EAs reported overall mastery of transition readiness, with navigating health insurance being the weakest area. Findings support the consensus that transition readiness is relevant to HRQoL for EAs, including those without a CMC. EAs without a CMC demonstrate relatively weak transition readiness skills. Primary and university-based healthcare might consider programs supporting transition readiness and HRQoL among underresourced EAs.