Emotional Self-Regulation and Self-Care as Predictors of Quality of Life in Emerging Adults With Chronic Conditions

Mariana Marques, Patrícia Gouveia, Elisa Kern de Castro, Master in Clinical and Health Psychology, Egas Moniz School of Health , Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research , Egas Moniz School of Health

Emerging Adulthood

Published online on June 01, 2026

Abstract

Emerging Adulthood, Ahead of Print.
This cross-sectional study examined associations among emotional self-regulation, self-care, and quality of life (QoL) among 111 Portuguese emerging adult university students (aged 18–29) with chronic conditions. Participants completed validated measures ...