Equity Theory in Economics

The importance of fairness in a relationship

When everyone is treated according to their personal needs

Guilt and discomfort

<p>When one partner puts a lot into the relationship but gets little out of it</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's the ratio of costs and rewards to each other that is important</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By ensuring that costs and rewards are fairly distributed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Belief that the relationship is reparable</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They adjust their perceptions of costs and rewards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The greater the perceived inequity, the greater the dissatisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers