Abstract
It is argued that a synthesis of social exchange theory and symbolic interactionism may provide a useful framework for understanding and predicting the development of intimate relationships. A study was conducted to test a central proposition from this synthetic, “symbolic exchange” framework. Evidence was found to support predictions that couples in progressed relationships will show greater symbolic interdependence and that symbolic inter dependence associates positively with relationship commitment and with relationship satisfaction. Findings from the study provided support for the symbolic exchange framework against competing predictions from filter theories of relationship development and provide justification for a program of research investigating the symbolic exchange model.
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