The book outlines four interlocking propositions of equity theory. Intimate relationship social exchange equity theory crisis period intimate relation. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Theory and research, hatfield and her colleagues 1978 argued that casual dating relationships differ from deeply committed, loving, intimate relationships in several ways. Equity theory, too, posits that in personal relationships, two concerns stand out. Part of the springer series in social psychology book series sssoc. It focuses on determining whether the distribution of resources is fair to both relational partners. Equity and sexual satisfaction in recently married couples. I was standing in a queue for lunch with this book the other day, and suddenly a girl threw the question to me. Clark interpersonal attraction has long been of considerable interest to social. In intimate relationships, for example, perlman and duck 1986 argued that relationships go. This is a great book for people who have trouble sustaining intimate relationships but for is rather intuitive for those who are old hats at intimate negotiation.
Measuring equity in intimate relations jane traupmann wellesley college robert petersen abt computer graphics corporation mary utne university of chicago elaine hatfield university of hawaii at manoa it has been suggested that equity theory, a social psychological theory concerned with the fairness in casual relationships, should be applicable. More specifically, equity theory is concerned with the interactive aspects of relationships, and as such it focuses on the contributions and benefits that are associated with individuals engaged in different types of social interactions. Equity theory suggests that the most successful relationships are those where levels of giving and receiving are balanced inequity and distress edit equity theory has the central assumption that people strive to achieve fairness in their relationships and feel distressed if they perceive unfairness. According to equity theory, people feel most comfortable when they are getting exactly what they deserve from their relationshipsno more and certainly no less. Mypoliscilab is a stateoftheart interactive and instructive solution for introductory american government courses that combines multimedia simulations, video debates, research support, and practice tests to make learning fun. The article will then cover specific topics that have an impact on romantic relationships including partner selection, trust building, gift giving, expectations, and equity. For thousands of years, philosophers, dramatists, and poets have speculated about intimacy.
Although derived from dissonance theory, equity theory introduces some. Men and women are wired up to try to maximize pleasure and. Therefore, the text is ideal in aiding in recognition how the basic elements of communication and specific contexts are framed and shaped by broader cultural, historical, and social. We study two types of intimate relationshipsmarried couples and heterosexual. Chapter 6 differences in social exchange between intimate. Equity theory makes a distinction between cognitive elements that represent an individuals inputs into an exchange relationship and elements that represent that individuals outcomes. Equity theory is a social psychological theory concerned with justice in all interpersonal relationships.
Do peoples interpersonal contributions and benefits influence the quality of. This access code card gives you access to all of mypoliscilabs gradeboosting resources. Any brand of any size can apply the principles of brand intimacy to succeed. Fairness is achieved when people feel they get approximately what they deserve from relationships. Intimate relationships covers both classic and current material in a concise yet thorough and rigorous manner.
Start studying intimate theories of intimate relationships part i. Equity theory we will maintain a relationship that is equitable we are motivated to restore equity in inequitable relationships by changing how much input we put in or the amount demanded. Considered one of the justice theories, equity theory was first developed in the 1960s by j. It is centered around a costbenefit analysis of any given relationship. Before we present our case for equity theory and intimate relationships, we must point out that while this is probably the most interesting of our chapters, it is, necessarily, the most theoretical and speculative. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Social exchange in developing relationships 1st edition. It can be used in personal life, government or business.
Equity theory is a concept of human relations based on utility, or the amount of happiness and satisfaction one gets out of any given relationship. Start studying relationships theories of romantic relationships. Interpersonal relationship refers to a strong association amongst individuals with similar tastes, aspirations and interests in life. Email your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this book to your organisations collection. Liking and loving over the long term learning objectives. Equity theory proposes that individuals who perceive themselves as either underrewarded or overrewarded will experience distress, and that this distress leads to efforts to restore equity within the relationship. Social exchange in developing relationships sciencedirect. Relationship theories revision notes simply psychology.
It is not quite as analytical as i would prefer for a school text book but it is very approachable. This is the product access code card for mypoliscilab and does not include. Eros searches for the person with the right physical appearance and is eager for intense relationship, ludus playful in love and likes to play the field, storge prefers slowly developing relationships that lead to long commitments, mania demanding and possessive toward the lover and has feeling of being out of control, agape altruistic, loving without concern of receiving anything in. It is essential for individuals to share a healthy relationship with each other not only for quicker delivery of results but also for a positive ambience at the workplace.
Another theory for the maintenance of romantic relationships is equity theory. The handbook of theories of social psychology is an essential resource for researchers and students of social psychology and related disciplines. The dictionary meaning of the word equity is the quality of being fair and impartial. Chapters range from attraction to love, attachment to jealousy, conflict to relationship dissolution all written in a warm, personal, and engaging voice. Equity theory project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. In intimate relationships, for example, perlman and duck 1986 argued that relationships go through stages.
Unlike social exchange theory that argues how people try to maximise rewards and minimise costs in relationships, equity theory suggests that partners are concerned about fairness in relationships. Equity and justice in social behavior sciencedirect. The value of intimate relationships and the challenge of. Equity theory asserts that when a relationship is no longer deemed equal that relationship is in trouble. This book illustrates how the broad concept of justice pervades the core literature of social psychology. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. Generally, people do not enter a relationship with fairness issues at the forefront of their minds. This is what we as human beings strive to achieve in our relationships, either knowingly or subconsciously. Feb 09, 2010 intimate relationships covers both classic and current material in a concise yet thorough and rigorous manner. The chapter discusses the implications of equity theory for influencing behavior in exchange relationships. Equity is measured by comparing the ratio of contributions or costs and benefits or rewards for each person. Learn about equity theory from a professional speaker and instructor in this free. There is only one person to be concerned aboutoneself.
The book outlines four interlocking propositions of equity theory and discusses the application of equity theory to different types of relationships, including intimate ones. The equity theory of relationships is based on a theory developed by workplace and behavioral psychologist john stacey adams. Intimate theories of intimate relationships part i. People nowadays are crazy about intimate relationships.
Individuals will try to maximize their outcomes where outcomes equal rewards minus costs. Sage reference handbook of theories of social psychology. The value of intimate relationships and the challenge. As noted above, equity theory is a theory about fairness. This sentiment may have started with the beatles song, but chances are youve heard it dozens of times and used for different meanings. This study, designed as a test of the applicability of equity theory to romantic relationships, examined the hypotheses that the quality and the stability of dating relationships which are perceived as equitable are better than those of inequitable relationships. Social penetration theory was developed to explain how information exchange functions in the development and dissolution of interpersonal relationships. Until recently, however, equity principles have been examined only in casual role relations i. Miller, daniel perlman, and susan campbell preserves the personal appeal of the subject matter and vigorous standards of scholarship that made the earlier editions so successful.
Download citation equity theory in close relationships throughout history, people have been concerned with social justice. Recently, equity theory has been applied to intimate. Equity theory focuses on determining whether the distribution of resources is fair to both relational partners. Consider the impact of internet behaviors on intimate relationships. Theory and research walster, walster, and berscheid 1978. Equity considerations have been found to be important in such diverse areas as employeremployee relationships, exploiter victim relationships, and philanthropistrecipient relationships. Equity theory walster 78 is an extension of social exchange theory but argues that rather than simply trying to maximise rewardsminimise loses, couples will experience satisfaction in their relationship if there is an equal ratio of rewards to losses between both the partners. The papers discuss several theoretical perspectives, such as evolutionary theory, personality theory, cognitive developmental theory, equity theory, role theory, and attribution theory.
Fortyeight men and 60 women were randomly assigned to. We also define and discuss the theorys three components. Journal of invitational theory and practice, 2002, vol. Communal relationships are close relationships in which partners suspend their need for equity and exchange.
Equity theory people are happiest in relationships when rewards, costs, and contributions are equal to those of the other person under and overbene. Stacy adams, a workplace and behavioral psychologist, who asserted that. The score is based on prevalence the percent of intimate users a brand has, as well as degree of intensity of the stages. This contrasts with previous research that has focused on the extent to which justice principle use varies across relationships representing distinctly different goals. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Sociological theoryequity theory wikibooks, open books for. Sage reference equity theory in close relationships. The equity theory suggests that equity principles determine the selection of ones mate and how they the partners will get along in the future. New directions in the psychology of intimate relations. In this lesson, we define and discuss social exchange theory and what it predicts about romantic relationships. For example, in our most recent study, apple was the highest ranked intimate brand, with a score of 77.
The book outlines four interlocking propositions of equity theory and discusses the application of equity theory to different types of relationships, including intimate. Theory and research, hatfield and her colleagues 1978 argued that casual dating relationships differ from deeply committed, loving, intimate. Sociological theoryequity theory wikibooks, open books. The judgment of equity in intimate relationships jstor. Sep 03, 2015 using the social exchange theory, equity theory and penetration theory, describe how relationships are maintained or ended. How do attachment styles impact the level of intimacy shared in friendships and relationships. In an essay, describe how the five factors of personal attraction affect friendships and intimate relationships. This chapter applies this perspective to the study. We constantly take rewards and costs into consideration when we evaluate our relationships. Equity and justice in social behavior provides a critical assessment of the social psychological knowledge relevant to justice. The principles of brand intimacy branding strategy insider. Other findings by equity theorists have been unexpected but not in conflict with equity theory.
Its application to close relationships has been primarily advanced by elaine hatfield previously known as elaine walster and her colleagues in the book equity. Can equity theory explain the quality and the stability of. This is similar in that it sees behaviour within relationships as a series of exchanges with people trying to maximise their rewards and minimise costs however the goal is not for profit but to achieve perceived fairness equity. Written in a unified voice, this text builds on the readerfriendly tone that was established in the first two editions. We also define and discuss the theory s three components. According to equity theory, people feel most comfortable when they are.
Oct 17, 2014 another theory for the maintenance of romantic relationships is equity theory. Chapter 6 differences in social exchange between intimate and other relationships. The maintenance of romantic relationships a2 psychology. Chapter 6 differences in social exchange between intimate and. Commitment requires specific concepts such as input levels contributed to the relationship, duration of these inputs, and their consistency of occurrence. Some differences in exchange between close and casual relationships before discussing how quickly or gradually the nature of social exchange in.
This study examined the extent to which specific justice principles equity, equality, and need are associated with different orientations within complex relationships. The utility of equity theory in enhancing organizational effectiveness article pdf available in european journal of economics, finance and administrative sciences march 2012 with 16,667 reads. Social exchange in developing relationships is a collection of papers that deals with the systematic study of the development of relationships. Equity overview of equity theory gender, family, development. How do different perspectives impact relationship development and maintenance particularly in terms of exchange versus communal factors. There are several theories in explaining intimate relationships.
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