Social Exchange Theory
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20076672 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Laura Stafford (0000-0002-1485-4803, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Pages | 279-289 |
| Publication date | 2017-09-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | Engaging Theories in Family Communication (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.4324/9781315204321-25 |
| OpenAlex | W2897068723 |
| ISBN | 9781315204321 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 1 |
A social exchange framework refers to any conceptual model or theoretical approach that focuses on exchange of resources (material or symbolic) between or among people. Social exchange theories expand concepts of economics to the notion of exchange to include all interpersonal experiences. Social exchange theories comprise falsifiable propositions: propositions can be found false. Thus, this group of theories is considered to be post-positivist. Communication is means through which an exchange is negotiated and conducted. Much more interesting, however, is idea that communication itself can serve as resource that is exchanged either directly or symbolically. Interdependence theory centers on expectations, comparisons, and alternatives. Individuals make two types of comparisons in evaluating a relationship. The comparison level (CL) is amount of rewards one thinks one should receive. Social exchange theories are post-positivistic theories and therefore propositions should be able to be tested
Social exchange theory · Social science · Sociology · Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence · Social and Cultural Dynamics · Social Capital and Networks
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2023 (3) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |