Equity theory of Relationships (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Developer of Equity Theory
Developer of Equity Theory
Hatfield
Core concept of Equity Theory
Core concept of Equity Theory
Satisfaction highest when partners perceive fairness
Over-benefited partners feel
Over-benefited partners feel
Guilt or shame
Under-benefited partners feel
Under-benefited partners feel
Anger or resentment
What matters in Equity Theory (not absolute size)
What matters in Equity Theory (not absolute size)
Ratio between costs and rewards
Sample size in Dainton's study
Sample size in Dainton's study
219 individuals
Schafer & Keith: wives in child-rearing years felt
Schafer & Keith: wives in child-rearing years felt
Under-benefited, lower marital satisfaction
Aumer-Ryan: collectivist cultures prefer
Aumer-Ryan: collectivist cultures prefer
Over-benefiting
Aumer-Ryan: individualist cultures prefer
Aumer-Ryan: individualist cultures prefer
Equity
Huseman et al.'s concept name
Huseman et al.'s concept name
Equity sensitivity
Benevolents
Benevolents
Give more than they receive
Entitleds
Entitleds
Feel they deserve to over-benefit without guilt
Clark & Mills: equity more relevant where
Clark & Mills: equity more relevant where
Friendships & business relationships
Practical use by marriage counsellors
Practical use by marriage counsellors
Identify & address sources of inequity