rusbults investment model

Question 1

investment model

Answer 1

this is an extension for the social exchange theory which states thatvstability of a relationship over time is determined by commitment.

Question 2

major factors that maintain commitment in relationships

Answer 2

satisfaction, investment and comparison with alternatives.

Question 3

satisfaction

Answer 3

satisfaction level is based on the idea of the social exchange theory. people tend to have a higher level of satisfaction in relationships if they have more rewards (attention, companionship) and fewer costs.

Question 4

investment

Answer 4

• the main factor for rusbults theory that affects relationship is investment.
• investment refers to the number of resources that are put into a relationship both tangible and intangible. tangible means money and possessions and intangible means like happy memories.
• this model proposes two types of investment ; intrinsic and extrinsic.

Question 5

intrinsic investment

Answer 5

things we directly put into a relationship like : money , possessions , efforts etc