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McDonald, Gerald W. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1981
Explores a structural exchange theory of marital interaction. Discusses importance of considering structural and temporal dimensions involved in marital exchange. Suggests examining the influence of the social structure on the cognitive orientations of marital partners and the subsequent exchange relationship. Examines how trust and commitment…
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Cognitive Style, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship