Why do relationships change or end

1. Why do relationships change or end?

2. For this learning outcome you are asked to: Analyze why relationships change or end

3. For this learning outcome you are asked to: Analyze why relationships change or end We�ll be learning about: Social Exchange Theory

4. For this learning outcome you are asked to: Analyze why relationships change or end We�ll be learning about: Social Exchange Theory Equity Theory

5. For this learning outcome you are asked to: Analyze why relationships change or end We�ll be learning about: Social Exchange Theory Equity Theory Patterns of Accommodation

6. For this learning outcome you are asked to: Analyze why relationships change or end We�ll be learning about: Social Exchange Theory Equity Theory Patterns of Accommodation The �rules� of relationships

7. For this learning outcome you are asked to: Analyze why relationships change or end We�ll be learning about: Social Exchange Theory Equity Theory Patterns of Accommodation The �rules� of relationships Trends in relationship breakdown

8. The main theories of relationship maintenance are: Social exchange theory Social exchange theory is an example of an economic theory because it compares social relationships to economic activity, such as a cost/benefits analysis. E.g. What do you gain or lose? What do you give or receive? Economic theories also argue that people run relationships according to a balance sheet principal. I.e. They aim to maximise gain or profits and minimise losses. (c) L. Hayes 2008 Adapted from Cardwell, Clark and Meldrum, 2006 8