An Examination of Equity and Interdependence Theory as Predictors of Maintenance Behaviours: Interracial Vs. Intraracial Dating Relationships. Issue 6 (1st November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Punyanunt-Carter, Narissra Maria; Rodriguez, Natasha B.
• Is Part Of: Journal of intercultural communication research. Volume 49:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 617
• Page End: 631
• Publication Date: 2020-11-01
• Subjects: Equity -- Interdependence Theory -- interracial -- intraracial -- relational maintenance behaviours; Intercultural communication -- Periodicals; 303.482
• DOI: 10.1080/17475759.2020.1815822
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-5759

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The purpose of the current study is to further test interdependence theory as a predictor of relational maintenance behaviours. The study sought to understand the relational maintenance behaviours of romantic interracial and intraracial dating partners. This study conceptualized a method to explore how equity, according to interdependence theory, is associated with relational maintenance strategies of interracial and intraracial dating couples. Participants included 133 interracial dyads and 131 intraracial dyads who had been in a romantic relationship with their partner for at least a year. Findings indicate that there is a significant difference in the use of maintenance strategies.