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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > closeness
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > closeness
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > closeness
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > types of relationships > closeness
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > types of relationships > closeness
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > types of relationships > closeness

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closeness  

Definition

  • Interpersonal closeness covers a multitude of relationship circumstances. It may be physical closeness, as in a packed subway car where people stand check by jowl to each other, with their sense of personal space being violated. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Closeness]

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