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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > the self > personal space
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > personal space
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > personal space
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > personal space
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > spatial behavior > personal space
social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling > psychosocial traits and behavior > personal space

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personal space  

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  • 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]

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