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Social Exchange Theory
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Social Exchange Theory is an ‘Economic Theory’
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We form a relationship if it is rewarding
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We attempt to maximise our rewards and minimise
our costs
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The rewards minus the costs equals the outcome
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We commit to the relationship if the outcome is
profitable
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Economic theories of relationships
These theories use concepts from economics
and from operant conditioning.
They focus on how partners monitor and
regulate their relationships
ie. how & why they decide to form a
relationship, and stay in it, & why & when
they may terminate it
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Social Exchange Theory
Thibaut and Kelley,1959.
All behaviour is a series of exchanges. Individuals want to
maximise rewards and minimise costs.
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Social Exchange Theory(an
economic theory)
Rewards from relationships are sex,
companionship, being cared for etc.
People will only form a relationship if the
rewards outweigh the costs(in terms of
time, effort, finances etc)
Thus, commitment to a relationship is
dependent on its profitability.
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Relationship Development
1. Sampling
We consider the potential rewards and
costs of a relationship and compare it
with other relationships available at the
time.
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Relationship Development
2. Bargaining
We give and receive rewards and
negotiate to test whether
a deeper relationship is
worthwhile.
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Relationship Development
3. Commitment
The relationship increases in
predictability so each partner knows how
to elicit rewards from the other, which
lowers costs.
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Relationship Development
4. Institutionalisation
The relationship norms are developed
which establishes the patterns of
rewards and costs for each partner.
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Rewards V Costs
Rewards Costs
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Comparison Level
• We develop a CL which is a product of
our experiences in other relationships
and our general expectations
• A relationship will form if the potential
profit exceeds our CL
What will affect our Comparison Level?
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Comparison Level for alternatives
• We weigh up the potential increase in
rewards from an alternative partner
against any costs associated with
ending the current relationship
Is our Comparison Level fixed?
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Social Exchange Theory
Comparison level- CL:
 The standard against which all our relationships are judged.
 We get a comparison level through using our own experiences
in other relationships together with general views of what we
might expect to gain from the relationship.
 If the benefit of a relationship exceeds the CL we worked out
then we would see forming the relationship as beneficial.
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Social Exchange Theory
Comparison level for alternatives-CL Alt
The CL Alt is when we compare our current
relationship with the benefits we would receive
from an alternative relationship.
If the benefits of the alternative relationship are
better we will end our current relationship and
start a new one.
If the benefits of the alternative relationship are
not any better we will stay in the current
relationship.
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Social Exchange Theory
Task
1- Take a celebrity couple and write down a list of profit and lost.
2-Work out a comparison level based on the celebrities past
relationships and what they have to gain from the relationship.
3-Should they have formed a relationship? Are they still together?
Does the SET fit?
You have 5 minutes.
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Evaluation SET
Strengths
The Clalt helps to explain why somebody would
terminate a relationship they were satisfied with (in
that the alternative partner can offer even more!)
Many studies show a strong negative correlation
between Clalt and commitment (esp men).
Real world application- people in unsuccessful
marriages frequently report a lack of positive
behaviour exchanges.
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Evaluation of SET
Weaknesses
Methodologies used: ,Most studies investigating it are
very artificial and lack ecological validity.
It has inconsistent empirical research: Clark and Mills
(1979) identified two different styles of couples
( communal and exchange couples). In the communal
couple they have positive regard for each other and
believe over time each will receive equal costs/benefits.
The exchange couple are more about here and now.
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Evaluation SET
Limited applications: Murstein (1977) found that only people in
problem marriages will look for alternatives.
The SET suggests people sit around weighing up their
relationships on a regular basis! Argyle (1987) argued that
people only do this when they have already become
dissatisfied by the relationship. Duck (1994) also agrees with
Argyle and feels people do not look at alternatives unless they
are unsatisfied with their current relationship.
Cultural bias: SET may only apply to western countries.
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Social exchange theory

  • 1. Powerpoint Templates Page 1 Powerpoint Templates Relationships
  • 2. Powerpoint Templates Page 2 Social Exchange Theory  Social Exchange Theory is an ‘Economic Theory’  We form a relationship if it is rewarding  We attempt to maximise our rewards and minimise our costs  The rewards minus the costs equals the outcome  We commit to the relationship if the outcome is profitable
  • 3. Powerpoint Templates Page 3 Economic theories of relationships These theories use concepts from economics and from operant conditioning. They focus on how partners monitor and regulate their relationships ie. how & why they decide to form a relationship, and stay in it, & why & when they may terminate it 3
  • 4. Powerpoint Templates Page 4 Social Exchange Theory Thibaut and Kelley,1959. All behaviour is a series of exchanges. Individuals want to maximise rewards and minimise costs.
  • 5. Powerpoint Templates Page 5 Social Exchange Theory(an economic theory) Rewards from relationships are sex, companionship, being cared for etc. People will only form a relationship if the rewards outweigh the costs(in terms of time, effort, finances etc) Thus, commitment to a relationship is dependent on its profitability.
  • 6. Powerpoint Templates Page 6 Relationship Development 1. Sampling We consider the potential rewards and costs of a relationship and compare it with other relationships available at the time.
  • 7. Powerpoint Templates Page 7 Relationship Development 2. Bargaining We give and receive rewards and negotiate to test whether a deeper relationship is worthwhile.
  • 8. Powerpoint Templates Page 8 Relationship Development 3. Commitment The relationship increases in predictability so each partner knows how to elicit rewards from the other, which lowers costs.
  • 9. Powerpoint Templates Page 9 Relationship Development 4. Institutionalisation The relationship norms are developed which establishes the patterns of rewards and costs for each partner.
  • 10. Powerpoint Templates Page 10 Rewards V Costs Rewards Costs
  • 11. Powerpoint Templates Page 11 Comparison Level • We develop a CL which is a product of our experiences in other relationships and our general expectations • A relationship will form if the potential profit exceeds our CL What will affect our Comparison Level?
  • 12. Powerpoint Templates Page 12 Comparison Level for alternatives • We weigh up the potential increase in rewards from an alternative partner against any costs associated with ending the current relationship Is our Comparison Level fixed?
  • 13. Powerpoint Templates Page 13 Social Exchange Theory Comparison level- CL:  The standard against which all our relationships are judged.  We get a comparison level through using our own experiences in other relationships together with general views of what we might expect to gain from the relationship.  If the benefit of a relationship exceeds the CL we worked out then we would see forming the relationship as beneficial.
  • 14. Powerpoint Templates Page 14 Social Exchange Theory Comparison level for alternatives-CL Alt The CL Alt is when we compare our current relationship with the benefits we would receive from an alternative relationship. If the benefits of the alternative relationship are better we will end our current relationship and start a new one. If the benefits of the alternative relationship are not any better we will stay in the current relationship.
  • 15. Powerpoint Templates Page 15 Social Exchange Theory Task 1- Take a celebrity couple and write down a list of profit and lost. 2-Work out a comparison level based on the celebrities past relationships and what they have to gain from the relationship. 3-Should they have formed a relationship? Are they still together? Does the SET fit? You have 5 minutes.
  • 16. Powerpoint Templates Page 16 Evaluation SET Strengths The Clalt helps to explain why somebody would terminate a relationship they were satisfied with (in that the alternative partner can offer even more!) Many studies show a strong negative correlation between Clalt and commitment (esp men). Real world application- people in unsuccessful marriages frequently report a lack of positive behaviour exchanges.
  • 17. Powerpoint Templates Page 17 Evaluation of SET Weaknesses Methodologies used: ,Most studies investigating it are very artificial and lack ecological validity. It has inconsistent empirical research: Clark and Mills (1979) identified two different styles of couples ( communal and exchange couples). In the communal couple they have positive regard for each other and believe over time each will receive equal costs/benefits. The exchange couple are more about here and now.
  • 18. Powerpoint Templates Page 18 Evaluation SET Limited applications: Murstein (1977) found that only people in problem marriages will look for alternatives. The SET suggests people sit around weighing up their relationships on a regular basis! Argyle (1987) argued that people only do this when they have already become dissatisfied by the relationship. Duck (1994) also agrees with Argyle and feels people do not look at alternatives unless they are unsatisfied with their current relationship. Cultural bias: SET may only apply to western countries.
  • 20. Powerpoint Templates Page 20 What was difficult about the lesson? What did you like and dislike about the lesson? I would like to know more about.. The most important thing I have learnt is..