Concept information
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social psychology
interpersonal relationships
human relationships
creating and maintaining closeness
Preferred term
personal space
Definition
- Personal space is a distance people keep around their bodies as they come into contact with other people (Manstead & Hewstone, 1995). Its size depends on the comfort level or how well acquainted one is with another person (Myers, 2002). [Source: Dictionary of Multicultural Psychology: Issues, Terms, and Concepts; Personal Space]
Broader concept
Belongs to group
URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/personal_space
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