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equity meaning
everyone gets what is fair even if its not the same
what does the equity theory argue
individuals are more satisfied when they believe the relationship is fair
role of equity
lack of equity: one person over benefits and other underbenefits leading to dissatisfaction.
overbenefit: guilt and shame
under benefit: angry and resentful
dealing with inequity
try to restore fairness by changing behaviour or encouraging partner to give more
if unfairness not fixed, relationship may break down
strength - research to support
P: equitable relationships report higher satisfaction
E: utne found equitable newlywed couples had higher levels of marital satisfaction compared to over/under benefiting ciuples
L: increases validity
limitation - cultural influences
P: lacks cross cultural validity
E: aumer ryan et al compared satisfaction between western and collectivist cultures. in collectivist, happier when they were overbenefiting
equity theory is culturally biased as it assumes all individuals are motivated by same desier of fairness
ethnocentric
limitation - ignores gender differences
sprecher found that women experience greater distress when they are under benefiting and feel more guilt.
suggest that women are more equity sensitive contradicting equity theorys applying same predicitojs to both sexes