The social exchange theory states that altruism does not exist unless benefits to the helper outweigh the costs.
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"A treasure trove of golden nuggets of information and gem-like insights into the processes that govern social exchange.
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However, social exchange theory materializes in many different situations with the same idea of the exchange of resources.
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According to Margaret Nydell, social exchanges between men and women happen very seldom outside of the work place.
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The theory also borrows from social exchange theory in that people seek reward out of interaction with others.
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Though Social Exchange Theory is only one aspect of functioning relationships, it defines how couples view the relationship.
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Stemming from social exchange theory, a well-established perspective is to view knowledge communities as a type of exchange.
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The social exchange theory postulates that altruism only exists when benefits to the self outweigh costs to the self.
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Various academic theories of friendship have been proposed, including social exchange theory, equity theory, relational dialectics, and attachment styles.
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Altman and Taylor believed the social exchange theory principles could accurately predict whether or not people will risk self-disclosure.
