AO3: SET

Cards (4)

Strength: Research support
What? Research support
Who? Kurdek - gay, lesbian, heterosexual couples - those who most committed perceived most rewards and fewest costs
Why? Increases validity in different couples
Counterpoint: Research support
What? Ignores equity
Who? Shortcoming of SET addressed by equity theory
Why? Limited explanation
Limitation: Direction of cause and effect
What? Claims dissatisfaction only arises after relationship becomes unprofitable
Who? Argyle - we don't monitor costs and rewards until after we're dissatisfied
Why? Considering costs/rewards caused by dissatisfaction
Limitation: Vague concepts
What? Concepts vague and hard to quantify
Who? Hard to define - comparison levels values unclear
Why? Theory difficult to test validly