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Finally, gratitude moderated the mediating effect of deliberate rumination on the relationship between intrusive rumination and PTG.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Deliberate rumination and gratitude facilitate PTG for traumatized adults. 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