Social Exchange Theory

Choose an option for each variable to explore how relationships work

📦Goods − Costs = Outcomes

😊Outcomes − CL = Satisfaction

⚓Outcomes − CL_ALT = Dependence

📦 Outcomes

How rewarding or costly is the relationship overall?

← CostlyRewarding →

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📏 Comparison Level (CL)

What standard does this person expect from a relationship?

← Low ExpectationsHigh Expectations →

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🔀 Comparison Level of Alternatives (CL_ALT)

How do outside options compare to the current relationship?

← Poor AlternativesGreat Alternatives →

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Calculated Results

😊 Satisfaction

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⚓ Dependence

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Relationship Scenario

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