Abstract
127 respondents were asked to distribute $100,000 in a will among their four children shown as differing in helpfulness to the respondent and need for the money. The majority of respondents divided the money unequally, with more than 2/3 rejecting a norm of equality in favor of rewarding helpfulness (equity) and relative need. Last year's research produced results favoring equality. Possible reasons for this disparity and implications for further research on Equity theory are presented.
Publication Date
3-25-2000
Document Type
Article
Department, Program, or Center
Psychology (CLA)
Recommended Citation
Isaacs, M., (2000). Passing money on: Equity theory and distribution of money in a will. Paper presented atEastern Psychological Convention, Baltimore, MD, March 25, 2000.
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
COinS
Comments
Presented at the Eastern Psychological Convention, held in Baltimore, MD, March 25, 2000.