In continuation, Social Exchange theory according to Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda (2012), agree that “those who cannot engage in equal exchange, a form of debt is incurred in which they are relegated to lower status” (pg. 361). When applying this theory to homelessness based on the notions of rewards/punishments, it becomes difficult to predict what each person sees fit due to individual opinions/life experiences. In support, according to Johnson & Rhodes (2015), “The Social Exchange theory is based on the assumptions that human beings have the capacity to reason, make choices based on consideration of available alternatives and anticipated consequences, and act in their own best interest” (pg. 13).
From a prosocial exchange perspective, this theory is based on the notions that our behaviors are guided by our desires to maximize our rewards and to minimize our cost. One example of this can be seen by the hundreds of volunteers assisting in homeless shelters/camp sites. It can be debated on the intrinsic rewards from each participating volunteer on whether it is a valuable personal gain or a …show more content…
Focusing on the ongoing problem of homelessness has led me in the direction of wanting to analyze the situation even further. With the human population exponentially growing, it is going to be challenging, yet interesting, to see if homelessness/poverty will be able to remain sustained by societies numerous mind-sets. On a final and thoughtful note, according to Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda (2012), theories “When used in the social sciences to describe social systems, all systems theories are better at description and explanation than at prediction and are better at a probabilistic level of explanation than at a deterministic level” (pg.
From a prosocial exchange perspective, this theory is based on the notions that our behaviors are guided by our desires to maximize our rewards and to minimize our cost. One example of this can be seen by the hundreds of volunteers assisting in homeless shelters/camp sites. It can be debated on the intrinsic rewards from each participating volunteer on whether it is a valuable personal gain or a …show more content…
Focusing on the ongoing problem of homelessness has led me in the direction of wanting to analyze the situation even further. With the human population exponentially growing, it is going to be challenging, yet interesting, to see if homelessness/poverty will be able to remain sustained by societies numerous mind-sets. On a final and thoughtful note, according to Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda (2012), theories “When used in the social sciences to describe social systems, all systems theories are better at description and explanation than at prediction and are better at a probabilistic level of explanation than at a deterministic level” (pg.