key relationship studies Flashcards
What did Thibaut and Kelly propose?
Thibaut and Kelly (1959) proposed the social exchange theory
What did Simpson et al discover and how does this support the SET?
Simpson et al discovered that participants who were in a relationship rated individuals of the opposite sex lower than those who were not in a relationship as this would lower their comparison level,
What did Sprecher discover regarding the SET?
Sprecher found that comparison levels for alternatives was a strong predictor of commitment and rewards which are important for relationship satisfaction, especially in women suggesting that some relationships DO base relationships on rewards and costs
What did Stafford and Canary discover?
Stafford and Canary found that marital satisfaction was high in couples who had high levels of equity suggesting that it is an important factor in the matainence of long term relationships.
What did Larsson et al discover regarding inequity?
Larsson et al found that wives are more likely to feel distressed in a relationship while experiencing inequity as it lowers compatibility and intimacy levels. To restore a relationship back to normal, equity must be restored which is one of the key features in the equity theory.
What did Rusbalt discover regarding homosexual and marital relationships using IMS?
Rusbult used the investment model scale to participants in homosexual relationships and discovered that there was support for all factors of the model such as commitment positively correlated with satisfaction level. Rusbalt conducted this with several type of relationships suggesting the model is applicable to a variety of types of relationships
What did Duck 2001 propose?
Duck 2001 proposed that there were several reasons why relationships break up, including the three broad categories
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