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Neuroticism and proxemic behavior

S De Julio, K Duffy

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This study found that neuroticism influences personal space preferences. Individuals with higher neuroticism scores adjusted their proxemic distance based on the experimenter's sex.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Social Psychology
    • Personality Psychology

    Background:

    • Proxemics, the study of human use of space, is influenced by interpersonal factors.
    • Neuroticism, a personality trait characterized by anxiety and moodiness, may affect spatial behavior.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the connection between proxemic behavior and neuroticism.
    • To determine if neuroticism influences personal space.
    • To explore the role of experimenter's sex in this relationship.

    Main Methods:

    • Participants (50 male, 43 female) self-selected seats in a classroom.
    • The Eysenck Personality Inventory was administered to assess neuroticism.
    • Proxemic distance was measured by seat selection relative to the experimenter.

    Main Results:

    • A significant relationship was observed between proxemic distance and neuroticism.
    • The sex of the experimenter also significantly influenced proxemic distance.
    • Interaction effects between neuroticism and experimenter's sex on proxemic distance were indicated.

    Conclusions:

    • Neuroticism is a significant factor in determining personal space.
    • Spatial behavior in relation to others is modulated by personality traits and social context.
    • Further research is warranted to explore these complex interactions.

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