Cultural and psychological dimensions of the superwoman identity among Jordanian women

This study is among the first to use the SWS framework in Jordan, a conservative and patriarchal context. The findings reveal culturally specific manifestations of the SW identity, where resilience is a source of pride but also linked to emotional exhaustion and the psychological costs of suppression. Younger women's emerging emphasis on self-care and boundaries signals a shift toward more sustainable models of empowerment. The study's significance lies in advancing cross-cultural understanding of gendered stress and providing evidence to inform culturally sensitive mental health interventions, community programs, and policy that promote women's wellbeing while respecting cultural and religious values.