Resilience Is Associated with Lower Levels of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: The Moderating Effect of Age

Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a prevalent public health and human rights concern. However, evidence regarding the role of resilience remains limited. The aim of this study was to examine the association between resilience and IPV. Additionally, we examined the association between several sociodemographic characteristics and IPV. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Greece in August 2026 using a convenience sample. IPV was assessed with the Woman Abuse Screening Tool, while resilience was measured using the Brief Resilience Scale. Sociodemographic characteristics included age, marital status, children, educational level, employment status, and financial status. Multivariable analysis showed that resilience was associated with lower levels of IPV. Age moderated the association between resilience and IPV; with stronger associations observed among Generation X and Millennials than among Generation Z. Younger age was associated with higher levels of IPV. Women with children, lower educational attainment, and unemployment reported significantly higher IPV scores. In conclusion, resilience is independently associated with lower levels of IPV. The protective effect of resilience appears to strengthen with increasing age. Moreover, younger age, parenthood, lower educational attainment, and unemployment are associated with greater IPV exposure. Resilience-building interventions may be particularly beneficial in efforts to prevent and address IPV.