What is equity theory an extension of?
Social exchange
What are the main ideas of equity theory?
- isn’t about profit or loss
What did aumer Ryan find out about cultures and equity?
Individualistic cultures more concerned with equity
What did sprecher find about women in relationships?
What did Stafford and canary find about perception of relationship?
Perceived as more fair then more satisfaction experienced
What did van yperen and buunk find about dissatisfaction?
Increased with time in inequitable relationships
What did berg and mcquinn find about fairness in relationships?
Perceived fairness from the start or not, doesn’t develop