Equity theory, too, posits that in personal relationships, two concerns stand out. The book outlines four interlocking propositions of equity theory. Considered one of the justice theories, equity theory was first developed in the 1960s by j. Its application to close relationships has been primarily advanced by elaine hatfield previously known as elaine walster and her colleagues in the book equity.
Chapter 6 differences in social exchange between intimate. Until recently, however, equity principles have been examined only in casual role relations i. 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. Other findings by equity theorists have been unexpected but not in conflict with equity theory. 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. We constantly take rewards and costs into consideration when we evaluate our relationships. There are several theories in explaining intimate relationships. This book illustrates how the broad concept of justice pervades the core literature of social psychology. Equity considerations have been found to be important in such diverse areas as employeremployee relationships, exploiter victim relationships, and philanthropistrecipient relationships. The score is based on prevalence the percent of intimate users a brand has, as well as degree of intensity of the stages. 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.
Theory and research walster, walster, and berscheid 1978. Although derived from dissonance theory, equity theory introduces some. Intimate theories of intimate relationships part i. In intimate relationships, for example, perlman and duck 1986 argued that relationships go through stages.
This sentiment may have started with the beatles song, but chances are youve heard it dozens of times and used for different meanings. Start studying intimate theories of intimate relationships part i. The value of intimate relationships and the challenge. 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. Learn about equity theory from a professional speaker and instructor in this free. Equity theory people are happiest in relationships when rewards, costs, and contributions are equal to those of the other person under and overbene. New directions in the psychology of intimate relations. There is only one person to be concerned aboutoneself. Liking and loving over the long term learning objectives. Theory and research, hatfield and her colleagues 1978 argued that casual dating relationships differ from deeply committed, loving, intimate.
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. 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. Sociological theoryequity theory wikibooks, open books. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This chapter applies this perspective to the study. 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. Chapter 6 differences in social exchange between intimate and. Intimate relationships covers both classic and current material in a concise yet thorough and rigorous manner. Consider the impact of internet behaviors on intimate relationships. Generally, people do not enter a relationship with fairness issues at the forefront of their minds. 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. Equity theory asserts that when a relationship is no longer deemed equal that relationship is in trouble. Equity theory makes a distinction between cognitive elements that represent an individuals inputs into an exchange relationship and elements that represent that individuals outcomes.
The value of intimate relationships and the challenge of. It is not quite as analytical as i would prefer for a school text book but it is very approachable. Commitment requires specific concepts such as input levels contributed to the relationship, duration of these inputs, and their consistency of occurrence. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no. Feb 09, 2010 intimate relationships covers both classic and current material in a concise yet thorough and rigorous manner. The book outlines four interlocking propositions of equity theory and discusses the application of equity theory to different types of relationships, including intimate. 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. Equity overview of equity theory gender, family, development. The dictionary meaning of the word equity is the quality of being fair and impartial.
Clark interpersonal attraction has long been of considerable interest to social. I was standing in a queue for lunch with this book the other day, and suddenly a girl threw the question to me. We study two types of intimate relationshipsmarried couples and heterosexual. Start studying relationships theories of romantic relationships. Social penetration theory was developed to explain how information exchange functions in the development and dissolution of interpersonal relationships. Do peoples interpersonal contributions and benefits influence the quality of.
The utility of equity theory in enhancing organizational. 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. Fairness is achieved when people feel they get approximately what they deserve from relationships. This is the product access code card for mypoliscilab and does not include. 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. Individuals will try to maximize their outcomes where outcomes equal rewards minus costs. Equity and sexual satisfaction in recently married couples. 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. For thousands of years, philosophers, dramatists, and poets have speculated about intimacy. Relationship theories revision notes simply psychology. How do different perspectives impact relationship development and maintenance particularly in terms of exchange versus communal factors. The papers discuss several theoretical perspectives, such as evolutionary theory, personality theory, cognitive developmental theory, equity theory, role theory, and attribution theory. 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. The principles of brand intimacy branding strategy insider.
The chapter discusses the implications of equity theory for influencing behavior in exchange relationships. Equity theory project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Chapters range from attraction to love, attachment to jealousy, conflict to relationship dissolution all written in a warm, personal, and engaging voice. Theory and research, hatfield and her colleagues 1978 argued that casual dating relationships differ from deeply committed, loving, intimate relationships in several ways. Social exchange in developing relationships sciencedirect. Download citation equity theory in close relationships throughout history, people have been concerned with social justice.
In this lesson, we define and discuss social exchange theory and what it predicts about romantic relationships. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Stacy adams, a workplace and behavioral psychologist, who asserted that. The equity theory of relationships is based on a theory developed by workplace and behavioral psychologist john stacey adams. In an essay, describe how the five factors of personal attraction affect friendships and intimate relationships. Intimate relationship social exchange equity theory crisis period intimate relation. The equity theory suggests that equity principles determine the selection of ones mate and how they the partners will get along in the future. The handbook of theories of social psychology is an essential resource for researchers and students of social psychology and related disciplines. It focuses on determining whether the distribution of resources is fair to both relational partners. 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 maintenance of romantic relationships a2 psychology. This access code card gives you access to all of mypoliscilabs gradeboosting resources. The article will then cover specific topics that have an impact on romantic relationships including partner selection, trust building, gift giving, expectations, and equity. Can equity theory explain the quality and the stability of.
It can be used in personal life, government or business. Any brand of any size can apply the principles of brand intimacy to succeed. Oct 17, 2014 another theory for the maintenance of romantic relationships is equity theory. 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. Equity and justice in social behavior provides a critical assessment of the social psychological knowledge relevant to justice. Another theory for the maintenance of romantic relationships is equity theory. Equity is measured by comparing the ratio of contributions or costs and benefits or rewards for each person. Sage reference equity theory in close relationships. In intimate relationships, for example, perlman and duck 1986 argued that relationships go. We also define and discuss the theory s three components.
Fortyeight men and 60 women were randomly assigned to. Social exchange in developing relationships is a collection of papers that deals with the systematic study of the development of relationships. Sociological theoryequity theory wikibooks, open books for. 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. 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. Sage reference handbook of theories of social psychology. Equity and justice in social behavior sciencedirect. It is centered around a costbenefit analysis of any given relationship. Equity theory is a social psychological theory concerned with justice in all interpersonal relationships. According to equity theory, people feel most comfortable when they are getting exactly what they deserve from their relationshipsno more and certainly no less. 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. Recently, equity theory has been applied to intimate. As noted above, equity theory is a theory about fairness. Written in a unified voice, this text builds on the readerfriendly tone that was established in the first two editions.
Men and women are wired up to try to maximize pleasure and. 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. How do attachment styles impact the level of intimacy shared in friendships and relationships. Communal relationships are close relationships in which partners suspend their need for equity and exchange. This is what we as human beings strive to achieve in our relationships, either knowingly or subconsciously. We also define and discuss the theorys three components.
Part of the springer series in social psychology book series sssoc. Sep 03, 2015 using the social exchange theory, equity theory and penetration theory, describe how relationships are maintained or ended. Chapter 6 differences in social exchange between intimate and other 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. This study examined the extent to which specific justice principles equity, equality, and need are associated with different orientations within complex relationships. For example, in our most recent study, apple was the highest ranked intimate brand, with a score of 77. People nowadays are crazy about intimate relationships.
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