equity theory

Question 1

what does this theory suggest

Answer 1

that we are satisfied in our romantic relationships if what we get out of it is roughly equivalent to what we put in.

Question 2

if people are over benefitted

Answer 2

they feel guilty

Question 3

if ppl are under benefitted

Answer 3

they feel dissatisfied, angry and sad

Question 4

when can changes in perceived equity happen

Answer 4

any time
at the start u may be ok with contributing more than you receive, however over time this can feel less satisfying
partners may revise their perception of rewards and costs so the relationship appears more equitable.

Question 5

describe schafer and keith 1980

Answer 5

333 married couples = 666ps
equity/inequity was examined as it occurred in the performance of family roles: cooking, housekeeping, provider, company and parent

Question 6

what were the results of schafer and keith 1980

Answer 6

during child-rearing yrs = both wives and husbands reported a dip in marital satisfaction. Many wives felt under-benefitted and husbands over- benefitted
during the honeymoon phase and empty nest stages =
both husbands and wives perceived equity and felt satisfies with their marriages

Question 7

what do the results of schafer and keith support

Answer 7

supported the hypothesis that marriage partners who feel inequity in the performance of marital roles feel more distress than partners who perceive equity.