Equity

Question 1

what 2 ways are there to salvage a relationship

Answer 1

behavioural - a individual increases their own cost to increase the reward of other individual

Cognitive - one or both individuals their expectation and perception of equity more realistic

Question 2

Supported evidence

Answer 2

evidence supporting the link between equity theory and the satisfaction or commitment in a relationship, as suggested by Utne et al

The study found that partners who rated their relationships as more equitable were also more satisfied with them.

Question 3

Clark and Miller

Answer 3

Suggest that the equity theory may be a better or more valid explanation for friendship and business/non-personal relationships, as opposed to simply romantic relationships

Question 4

Beta Bias

Answer 4

There are important gender differences in perception of relationship fairness that Equity Theory ignores. Researchers found that women tend to be more disturbed when under-benefitting from relationships, and feel more guilt when over-benefitting