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What is the relationship between feelings of equity in a relationship and the likelihood of extramarital affairs?
What is the relationship between feelings of equity in a relationship and the likelihood of extramarital affairs?
A lack of equity, as felt by over-benefited or under-benefited partners, increases the likelihood of extramarital affairs.
How does the perception of being equally benefited affect long-term relationship survival?
How does the perception of being equally benefited affect long-term relationship survival?
Those who feel equally benefited are more likely to believe their relationship will survive long-term.
What conclusion can be drawn about the necessity of equity in maintaining a long-term relationship?
What conclusion can be drawn about the necessity of equity in maintaining a long-term relationship?
Equity is necessary for lasting relationships; imbalance must be addressed promptly to prevent relationship breakdown.
What impact does the duration of a relationship have on the occurrence of extramarital affairs?
What impact does the duration of a relationship have on the occurrence of extramarital affairs?
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What are two potential outcomes for relationships where one partner feels over-benefited or under-benefited?
What are two potential outcomes for relationships where one partner feels over-benefited or under-benefited?
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What was the main aim of the study conducted by Hatfield et al. (1979)?
What was the main aim of the study conducted by Hatfield et al. (1979)?
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What type of research design was used in Hatfield et al.'s study?
What type of research design was used in Hatfield et al.'s study?
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How many responses were gathered in Hatfield et al.'s study?
How many responses were gathered in Hatfield et al.'s study?
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What potential bias was identified in the sample of participants?
What potential bias was identified in the sample of participants?
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What were some of the traits that the questionnaire asked about regarding partners?
What were some of the traits that the questionnaire asked about regarding partners?
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What is a significant limitation of the data collected through the questionnaire?
What is a significant limitation of the data collected through the questionnaire?
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What was one of the key findings related to imbalance in relationships from the study?
What was one of the key findings related to imbalance in relationships from the study?
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What methodology was used to gather information from participants in the study?
What methodology was used to gather information from participants in the study?
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Study Notes
Hatfield et al. (1979) Study
- Aim: To investigate if extramarital affairs result from relationship inequity.
- Research Type: Correlational study using a questionnaire.
- Sample: 2000 responses from US couples (married or cohabiting). The sample was not representative of the whole population as participants were recruited through magazine questionnaires, making the sample biased.
- Procedure: Questionnaire assessed partner characteristics, relationship equity (over/under-benefited), and extramarital affairs.
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Results:
- Participants who felt under-benefited in their relationships reported extramarital affairs sooner and with more partners compared to those who felt equally or over-benefited.
- Those feeling equally benefited were more likely to believe their relationships would endure.
- Conclusion: Relationship success depends on equity; imbalance can lead to infidelity.
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Evaluation:
- Large sample size made the study more representative, but the sample only came from the US, limiting generalizability.
- The data was self-reported and retrospective, making it vulnerable to memory distortion and demand characteristics.
- It was unclear whether inequity caused extramarital affairs or if extramarital affairs created feelings of inequity.
- Possible researcher bias in interpreting the data.
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Explore the findings of the Hatfield et al. (1979) study aimed at understanding how relationship inequity influences extramarital affairs. This quiz covers the study's aim, research type, results, and conclusions regarding the impact of feeling under-benefited in relationships. Test your knowledge of the correlations found in this influential study.
