The role of social problem-solving in emerging adult healthcare transition

Christina M. Sharkey , Frances Cooke , Taylor M. Dattilo , Alexandra M. DeLone , Larry L. Mullins
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Abstract

Objective

Transitioning to independent self-management is an observed challenge for emerging adults with chronic medical conditions (CMCs). Strong healthcare management skills are linked with better health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Social problem-solving skills also contribute to HRQoL, but limited research exists on the role of these skills among emerging adults with CMCs. Therefore, the current study examines the potential mediating role of problem-solving abilities between healthcare management skills and HRQoL among emerging adults with CMCs.

Methods

Emerging adults (N = 279; Mean Age=19.37, SD=1.33; 84.9 % Female; 79.2 % White; 26.9 % first generation student) with a CMC completed online measures of demographics, transition readiness, social problem-solving, and HRQoL. A path analysis estimated the direct and indirect effects of transition readiness on HRQoL, with demographic and illness-related covariates (e.g., sex, illness controllability, COVID time).

Results

The overall path analysis was significant (p < 0.001) and accounted for 28.0 % of the variance in mental (M=-1.46, SD=1.12) and 20.5 % of the variance in physical HRQoL (M=-0.65, SD=0.96). Transition readiness had a significant indirect effect through dysfunctional problem-solving skills on mental (β=0.07, SE=0.03, p = 0.02) and physical HRQoL (β=0.04 SE=0.02, p = 0.04). Constructive problem-solving did not mediate the relationships (ps>0.05).

Conclusions

Findings indicate that dysfunctional problem-solving may impede emerging adults’ ability to effectively apply healthcare management skills, and interventions that reduce dysfunctional problem-solving may be needed to improve HRQoL. College campuses may be a suitable environment for providing problem-solving training, and future research should explore opportunities to engage these communities in healthcare transition support.
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