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Equity Theory Evaluation
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EQUITY Theory
Supporting Research
MORE valid than SET
118 recently married couples
Filled in self report scales
Participants were more satisfied when the relationship was fair
Confirms predictions made by equity theory
Cultural differences
Individualist cultures- Most Satisfied when relationship is Equal
Collectivist cultures- Most satisfied when they over benefit from relationships
Theory is limited because it cannot account for cultural differences.
Individual Differences
Not everyone is concerned about an equitable relationship
BENEVOLENTS- Prepared to put more into the relationship than they get out
ENTITLEDS- believe they should receive more from the relationship than what is fair
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