biostudies-literatureUnknown13Almeida M<h4>Introduction</h4>The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the association between meaning in life (MiL), meaning-making and posttraumatic growth (PTG) in the context of cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic search was conducted in eighteen electronic databases. The screening and selection process followed the PRISMA guidelines. For the purpose of the meta-analysis, the correlation coefficients between meaning in life and posttraumatic growth were extracted from the included studies. The effect size (<i>r</i>) was calculated using the restricted maximum-likelihood estimator, a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was assessed through the <i>Q</i> statistic, <i>I²</i> index and forest plot, while publication bias was analyzed with the use of the funnelFrontiers in psychology995981https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9784472biostudies-literatureMeaning in life, meaning-making and posttraumatic growth in cancer patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis.PMC9784472Maciel LLeal IBasto-Pereira MAlmeida MRamos CfalseMeaning in life, meaning-making and posttraumatic growth in cancer patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Introduction</h4>The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the association between meaning in life (MiL), meaning-making and posttraumatic growth (PTG) in the context of cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic search was conducted in eighteen electronic databases. The screening and selection process followed the PRISMA guidelines. For the purpose of the meta-analysis, the correlation coefficients between meaning in life and posttraumatic growth were extracted from the included studies. The effect size (<i>r</i>) was calculated using the restricted maximum-likelihood estimator, a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was assessed through the <i>Q</i> statistic, <i>I²</i> index and forest plot, while publication bias was analyzed with the use of the funnel2022-01-01T00:00:00Z20222025-04-25T18:50:10.959Z2025-04-06T07:42:35.602ZS-EPMC97844723657099710.3389/fpsyg.2022.995981