equity theory

equity theory

ppl are most comfortable when what they get out of a relationship is roughly equal to what they put in

characteristics of equitable relationship

benefits minus costs equals

inputs and rewards from relationship equal also equal roles in the relationship

both partners satisfied

characteristics of relationships that lack equality

over-benefitted → pity, guilt, shame

under-benefitted → anger, sadness, resentment

schaffer + keith

marriage equity highest during honey moon stage

dropped during child rearing due to unequal division of labour

stafford + canary

over 200 married couples asked to complete measures of equity and satisfaction

high satisfaction in spouse who perceived relationships to be equitable

equity ao3

❌ cultural differences aumer-ryan → ppl considered equity important in most culture, but more in US. jamaica least equitable

✅ gender → women tend to feel led over benefited than men demaris