The role of network support and interference in romantic relationship satisfaction: a test of social exchange theory

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dc.creatorBryan, Laura Ann
dc.date.accessioned2016-11-14T23:13:41Z
dc.date.available2011-02-18T19:37:52Z
dc.date.available2016-11-14T23:13:41Z
dc.date.issued1998-08
dc.degree.departmentHuman Developmenten_US
dc.description.abstractThis study utilized social exchange theory to examine the associations between the profit (support - interference) from parent/best friend, best friend alternatives, and romantic quality (satisfaction, love). The respondents (n = 177 females) completed a questionnaire packet to assess each of the factors. The results indicated that network profit had no significant relation to romantic relationship satisfaction. Further analyses revealed that alternatives and satisfaction with the best friend moderated the relationship between profit from the parent and love for the romantic partner. Overall, these findings indicated that the relationship with a best fi-iend provides a context for the strength of association between parent profit and romantic quality. This study also highlighted the utility of social exchange theory in studying romantic relationships.
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2346/11446en_US
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherTexas Tech Universityen_US
dc.rights.availabilityUnrestricted.
dc.subjectInterpersonal relationsen_US
dc.subjectExchange theory (Sociology)en_US
dc.subjectFriendshipen_US
dc.subjectParent and childen_US
dc.subjectSocial exchangeen_US
dc.subjectSocial networksen_US
dc.titleThe role of network support and interference in romantic relationship satisfaction: a test of social exchange theory
dc.typeThesis

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