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The Limits of Reciprocity in Behavioral Marriage Therapy
Author(s) -
LEADBEATER BONNIE,
FARBER BARRY A.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
family process
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.011
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1545-5300
pISSN - 0014-7370
DOI - 10.1111/j.1545-5300.1983.00229.x
Subject(s) - reciprocity (cultural anthropology) , perspective (graphical) , psychology , value (mathematics) , social exchange theory , social psychology , developmental psychology , machine learning , artificial intelligence , computer science
This reexamination of the values underlying Behavioral Marriage Therapy (BMT) focuses on the central theoretical concept of reciprocity. It is suggested that BMT's emphasis on individuality and instrumental exchange may not be suitable for all couples. An alternative perspective, emphasizing a developmental progression in marriage reciprocity defined by mutual understanding, is seen to be more sensitive to the differing value systems of couples in therapy.