Equity Thwory

Question 1

Intro

Answer 1

Another eco theory

Sugg most ppl have need for BALANCE in rele rather than PROFIT. As set would sugg

Question 2

Equity means fairness NOT equality

Answer 2

-matter most = both partners level of profit is roughly same for each p

-not same as equality as cost nd rewards do not have to be the same for each p

If p puts a lot into rele but also gets lot out of it = equitable nd feel satisfied

Question 3

Strong correlation between perceived equity nd rele satisfaction

Answer 3

-inequity = dissatisfaction
E.g= one partner over benefits nd other under benefits
Then dissatisfaction will be likely to occur

Question 4

Strong correlation between perceived inequity nd rele dissatisfaction

Answer 4

1-overbefitted p is likely to feel guilt discomfort nd shame

2-underbefitted likely to feel anger hostility humiliation

BOTH result In an inequitable rele = dissatisfaction = less likely will be maintained

Question 5

RTS ao3

Answer 5

Utne et al

Carried out Q Of 118 recently married couple who been together for 2y before marriage measuring equity

Found= couple who considered rele equitable were more satisfied than those who saw themselves as over benefitting or under b

Supp impo factor inc validity

Question 6

AO3 limitation

Answer 6

Correlational
Cause effect cannot be established between inequity nd dissatisfaction in rele

E.g another intervening factor impacting dissatisfaction within rele such as amount couple communicate

Limiting supp nd Interval val