Abstract
We examined insecure attachment styles as mediators of the link between Superwoman Schema (SWS) and relationship satisfaction among N = 288 Black women. We also examined partner race and gender as moderators of the indirect association between SWS and relationship satisfaction through relationship attachment. Avoidant attachment significantly mediated the relationship between SWS and relationship satisfaction. Anxious and avoidant attachment significantly mediated the relationship between SWS components and relationship satisfaction. Partner race (i.e., observed for participants with a Black partner) moderated the indirect effect of SWS on relationship satisfaction through avoidant attachment. While having a Black woman partner did not moderate the mediation of SWS on relationship satisfaction via avoidant attachment, a significant conditional indirect effect was observed. Findings highlight how SWS impacts Black women's relationship satisfaction. Addressing the structural and interpersonal dynamics of SWS could facilitate safe relational spaces that foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships for Black women.