The relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth during the COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis.

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Meta-analysis reveals a positive correlation between PTSD and PTG during COVID-19, suggesting individual differences may moderate outcomes.

The analysis shows a positive correlation where higher PTSD levels relate to increased PTG during COVID-19.
Among the 27 studies, nearly 20,000 participants were included, indicating significant findings across diverse settings.
The meta-analysis employed a random-effects model and metaregression to assess the PTSD and PTG relationship.
These insights emphasize the importance of understanding PTSD and PTG relationships for promoting mental health interventions.

Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Meta-analysis reveals a positive correlation between PTSD and PTG during COVID-19, suggesting individual differences may moderate outcomes.