Equity Theory Flashcards

1
Q

What does Equity Theory suggest?

A

people expect relationships to be fair and equal

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What do people want to receive in relationships?

A

rewards that are in balance with the rewards they provide for the other person

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What happens if the relationship is unequal?

A

it produces discomfort and distress in both partners, even if your getting more and giving less

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4
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what might the disadvantaged person do?

A

try and make the relationship fair

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5
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Supporting Theory

A

Hatfield et al

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6
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What year was Hatfield et al study?

A

1979

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What did Hatfield (1979) do?

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asked newlyweds to assess what they and their partner contributed to the relationship and their level of contentment with the marriage

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Hatfield: who were the least satisfied?

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those who were under-benefited (unhappy about giving the most)

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Hatfield: Who were the next least satisfied?

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those who were over-benefited (feeling guilty about giving the least)

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10
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Hatfield: equal relationships were…

A

the most satisfactory

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Argyle (1988) men

A

Over-benefited men were almost as satisfied as those in equitable marriages

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Argyle (1988) women

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Over-benefited women were much less satisfactory than women in equal relationships

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