Theories of romantic relationships: equity theory

Question 1

Dainton

Answer 1

• studied 219 individuals in relationships
• people who perceived inequity had low satisfaction
• most individuals were motivated to return to an equitable state

Question 2

Yum et al

Answer 2

• researched cultural differences in 6 cultures (US, Spain, Japan, China, South Korea, Czech Republic)
• there were little differences between cultures
• equitable couples performed the most maintenance strategies

Question 3

Clark

Answer 3

• most people in relationships do not think in terms of rewards and equity
• if they do, the relationship is already in trouble

Question 4

Huseman

Answer 4

• some people are less sensitive to equity than others
• benevolents vs entitled