Family Mini Theories as Special Instances of Choice and Exchange Theory.

Nye, F. Ivan

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Publication Date: 1980-Aug

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Family Mini Theories as Special Instances of Choice and Exchange Theory.

Nye, F. Ivan

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v42 n3 p479-89 Aug 1980

Small isolated theories can be restated as choice and exchange theory; in effect, incorporating them into the theory. The procedure employed is to state the implicit or explicit propositions of the small theories in ordinary language, then restate and extend them. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Relationship, Interpersonal Relationship, Marital Instability, Rewards, Sex Role, Social Exchange Theory

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Language: English

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