Studied 1500 couples, only reliable indicator of divorce was women being under-benefitted, aspects of equity was unable to predict future of relationship. Criticismof the theory
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Clark and Mills- Relationships are not based on economics
Exchange and romantic relationships are different, romantic relationships are driven by desire to respond to needs of the other not rewards and costs
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Canary- Material satisfaction
It is lowest in people who considered themselves underbenefitted, highest in equitable relationships, supports equity theory as equity leads to satisfaction
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What is equity
Equity in this context is where the outcomes of the relationship is equal and fair, but doesnt mean the resources but in neccesarily equal
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What is equality
Equality in this situation would be if each partner put in exactly the same amount, and got the same amount out of the relationship
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Sheil and Weitmen- Preference to equitable over profitable relationships
Couples where the man earns more, both partners view husbands work as more imoprtant, not reversed when women earn more, makes it difficult for women to judge equity
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Walster- Perception of fairnes in relationships
If both partners level of profit it is equal but individuals have their own perception of fairness, unfiarness leads to anger stress and controlling behaviour
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Walster- Difference between gifts in LT and ST relationships
In the short term relationships physical gifts are valued more and in long term relationships emotional gifts are more valued
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Walster- Equity is based on...
Profit- Distribution- Disatisfaction. I.e. adaptability for recognition and efford for praise
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Clark and Mills- Relationships are not based on economics
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Exchange and romantic relationships are different, romantic relationships are driven by desire to respond to needs of the other not rewards and costs
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