Supporting evidence
Comparison levels for alternatives was found to be most associated with relationship commitment in a longitudinal study of 101 dating couples at a US University
When CL alt was high commitment & satisfaction was low
Measuring concepts in the S.E.T are difficult to empirically test theory
Difficult to objectively measure ‘value/rewards’ in relationships
Many researchers do not accept
There is not an exchange monitoring process to keep track of who has the most profit (Clark & Mills). Cannot explain the majority of relationships
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