Equity Theory

Question 1

What is equity theory

Answer 1

Economic model of relationships based on the idea of fairness for each partner. It emphasises the need for each partner to experience a balance between their costs/efforts and their benefits and rewards

Question 2

Wen will distress be felt

Answer 2

When the relationship becomes unfair. If people over benefit in their relationships and receives more rewards than their partner, they might feel guilt of pity. If people under benefit and receive less benefits, they may feel angry or sad

Question 3

Can imbalance of rewards be tolerated?

Answer 3

An imbalance of rewards can be tolerated as long as both parties accept the situation. An example could be that Brudda loses job and bruddette understands and tolerates and wouldn’t expect much gifts

Question 4

What does equity not always mean

Answer 4

It doesn’t always mean equality. It also means fairness. And each person in relationship must feel that the relationship is fair. An equitable relationship has a fair ratio of rewards and costs for each individual

Question 5

Strengths equity

Answer 5

DeMaris studied 1500 couples as part of the US national survey of Families and Households. He found that if women were under benefiting to a large extent, then divorce risk was high. Therefore equity hella studious in a relationship

Man like Brosnan found that female monkeys become angry if they were denied of grapes for playing a game with researcher, especially if they saw another monkey play the game and get grapes at the end. The monkeys got so angry they threw food at experimenter. Equity rooted in ancient origins

Question 6

Weakness

Answer 6

Equity theory more applicable to individualistic cultures rather than collectivist. In individualistic cultures, people may be more concerned with equal rewards and costs in order for a relationship to be successful. however in collectivist cultures, family values or networks may be more important in maintaining a relationship, rather than focusing on rewards n shi. Relationships in collective may be successful due due cultural expectations and roles rather than equity

Cuzza buunk found no association between equity theory in a relationship and future quality and maintenance of a relationship. Therefore just cos relationship is equal in terms of rewards n shi, it doesn’t mean relationship will progress. People have free will to choose to continue with a relationship or not. And just because a relationship is equitable doesn’t mean it will last