Social Exchange Theory

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:philosophy
psychological theory
gptkbp:appliesTo organizational behavior
family studies
social networks
interpersonal relationships
gptkbp:criticizedFor overemphasis on rationality
ignoring social structure
neglecting emotions
gptkbp:describes social behavior as exchange of resources
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Peter_Blau
gptkb:Harold_H._Kelley
gptkb:John_W._Thibaut
gptkbp:field social psychology
sociology
gptkbp:focusesOn reciprocity
comparison level
comparison level for alternatives
cost-benefit analysis in relationships
rewards and costs
gptkbp:hasConcept outcomes depend on perceived value
people seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs
social interactions are transactions
relationships are maintained when benefits outweigh costs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Social Exchange Theory
gptkbp:influencedBy behavioral psychology
economics
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin English
gptkbp:notableWork Exchange and Power in Social Life (Blau, 1964)
Social Behavior as Exchange (Homans, 1958)
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:George_C._Homans
gptkbp:publishedIn 1958
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:equity_theory
game theory
behaviorism
rational choice theory
gptkbp:usedIn conflict resolution
organizational behavior
group dynamics
social network analysis
leadership research
friendship analysis
negotiation studies
relationship satisfaction research
romantic relationship analysis
workplace motivation studies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Organizational_Behavior
gptkb:Theories_of_Communication
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7