Economic theories of the maintenance of R.R inc. the SET and Equity theory
SET
Maintaining a relat. is like an economic transaction; we behave like accountants --> Each partner tries to MAXIMISE REWARDS and MINIMISE COSTS--> For a rela. to work the rewards need to outweigh the costs --> Reward inc.: sex, companionship, being cared for--> Costs inc,: time wasted, effort, financial investment
SET stresses that commitment to a rela. is dependent on the rewards
Comparison Line is a standard measure to previous and current relationships--> A new relationship should exceed the comparison line of the previous relationship--> Also used to judge whether current rela. is better than the last
SUPPORT RUSBULT: explains why some women stay in abusive relationships--> Profit may be high= financial investment, children, security --> H/W this is CONTRADICTED by the fact some ppl still stay in a rela. when there are little/no alterna. ---> shows ppl stay in rela. when costs outweigh profits
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