GEOG 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Social Exchange Theory
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Attraction and relationships, managing relationship, goals, and behavior in conflict, two types of relationships, exchange: no special responsibility for partner needs; benefits are given with the expectation or receiving benefits in repayment a) In exchange relationships, benefits are given with the expectation of receiving a comparable benefit in the future or in return for a benefit already received: communal: special responsibility is assumed for a partner. Benefits are given, non- contingently, to support a partner"s welfare. a) In communal relationships, benefits are given in response to a need and out of concern for the welfare of the other person. 3: social exchange theory: we can buy the best relationship we can with the least amount of. Equity theory: what you put in is what you get out: equitable, proportional between benefits and contributions. Do we get what we expect or deserves out of a relationship: you need more things.
