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ABSTRACT
The purpose of the current study is to further test interdependence theory as a predictor of relational maintenance behaviours. The study sought to understand the relational maintenance behaviours of romantic interracial and intraracial dating partners. This study conceptualized a method to explore how equity, according to interdependence theory, is associated with relational maintenance strategies of interracial and intraracial dating couples. Participants included 133 interracial dyads and 131 intraracial dyads who had been in a romantic relationship with their partner for at least a year. Findings indicate that there is a significant difference in the use of maintenance strategies.
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Narissra Maria Punyanunt-Carter
Narissra Maria Punyanunt-Carter is a full professor in the department of communication studies and an assistant dean of international affairs for the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University. Her research interests include interpersonal communication and romantic relationships.
Natasha B. Rodriguez
Natasha B. Rodriguez is a graduate of the department of communication studies at Texas Tech University, where she earned her baccalaureate and master's degree.