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How did Rusbult research the investment model of commitment? |
Gave questionnaire to both heterosexual and homosexual student couples Found support for all factors of commitment |
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How did Rusbult test Social Exchange Theory? |
Heterosexual college students over 7 months, questionnaire People's satisfaction alternatives and investments predicted commitment |
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What are the other 2 variables that Rusbult links to commitment? |
Equity - Degree of fairness Social support - If social circle approves of the relationship commitment will increase |
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What are the 3 factors positively linked with commitment according to Rusbult's Investment model? |
1. Satisfaction - need are met 2. Comparison with alternatives - Can needs be better met in another relationship? 3. Investment size- Amount and importance of resources associated with relationship |
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How did Feeney criticise Equity theory? |
Equity theory fails to explain modern day contexts and differences therefore cannot predict satisfaction |
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What did De Maris do to study Equity theory? |
Surveyed 1,500 US couples to link marital inequity with divorce Found that if a women is under benefiting there is an increased likelihood in divorce |
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What did Gerghen find about cultural differences in attitude to equity? |
American students prefer equity European students prefer equality |
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Outline equity theory |
People strive to achieve fairness in their relationships Fairness and balance |
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What did Cate and Lloyd say was a strength of Social Exchange Theory? |
Able to successfully predict longevity of a relationship |
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What are the 4 stages of Thibaut and Kelley's S.E.T model? |
1. Sampling - Compare to other relationships 2. Bargaining - test strength of relationship, find rewards and costs 3. Commitment - predictable 4. Institutionalisation - Norms are developed |
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What is Social Exchange Theory? |
Explanation of relationship maintenance based on maximising profits and minimising costs |
