PERSONAL
SPACE
PERSONAL SPACE
WHAT IS PERSONAL SPACE?
PERSONAL SPACE RELATED TOPICS
PERSONAL BOUNDARIES
PERSONAL SPACE LINKS
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PERSONAL
SPACE
A term used in the behavioral sciences to denote the physical area
immediately surrounding a person who is in proximity to one or more
others, whether known or unknown; serves as a body buffer zone in
such interpersonal transactions. Measure of space determined as
appropriate varies widely among ethnic groups and cultures.
Personal Space
https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/personal+space
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Personal Space
For Kids
https://sociallyskilledkids.com/personal-space/
How to Teach
Kids About
Personal Space
https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2017/03/how-to-teach-kids-about-personal-space.html
Etiquette
Rules of
Defining Personal Space
https://www.thespruce.com/etiquette-rules-of-defining-personal-space-1216625
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SECTION 2
WHAT
IS
PERSONAL SPACE?
Personal space is the area immediately surrounding an individual, sometimes
described as an imaginary “bubble.” Most people are very aware of others in
“their space,” and many require the area to remain relatively clear in order
to feel at ease. The idea of personal space is rooted in psychology, and
there are many theories about how the space develops and how people react to
violations. Some of this is based on genetics and brain chemistry, but a lot
is also cultural.
Gradations
There are usually at least three different gradations of personal space that
can be thought of as “rings” within the bubble.
The first, which is closest to the individual, is intimate space. Parents,
siblings, romantic partners, and other close friends can usually enter this
area at will without causing alarm or anxiety.
Next is expected contact. This area is for anticipated encounters like
shaking hands, standing near others in a packed train car, or hugging
casual acquaintances. Most of these interactions are very short-lived.
The widest ring is usually known as social space, and is the rough
perimeter that people expect to be kept clear when out in society.
The actual circumference of this space varies a lot depending on
the person and his or her subjective comfort, past experiences,
and expectations. Others who enter this space in an expected or
unanticipated way can cause anxiety.
What is Personal Space?
https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-personal-space.htm
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SECTION 3
PERSONAL SPACE
RELATED
TOPICS
Do Most People Have a Lot of Close Friends?
http://www.wisegeek.com/do-most-people-have-many-close-friends.htm
Are People Hardwired to Have "Personal Space"?
http://www.wisegeek.com/are-people-hardwired-to-have-personal-space.htm
What is Claustrophobia?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-claustrophobia.htm
What is an Air Kiss?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-air-kiss.htm
What is a One Horse Town?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-one-horse-town.htm
What is a Confidant?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-confidant.htm
What Is Hot Bunking?
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-hot-bunking.htm
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SECTION 4
PERSONAL
BOUNDARIES
Guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to identify reasonable,
safe and permissible ways for other people to behave towards them and how
they will respond when someone passes those limits.
Scope
The three most commonly mentioned categories of values and boundaries are:
Physical – Personal space and touch considerations
Mental – Thoughts and opinions
Emotional – Feelings
Some authors have expanded this list with additional or specialized categories
such as spirituality,truth,and time/punctuality.
Types
Nina Brown proposed four boundary types:
Soft – A person with soft boundaries merges with other people's boundaries.
Someone with a soft boundary is easily a victim of psychological manipulation.
Spongy – A person with spongy boundaries is like a combination of having soft
and rigid boundaries. They permit less emotional contagion than soft boundaries
but more than those with rigid. People with spongy boundaries are unsure of what
to let in and what to keep out.
Rigid – A person with rigid boundaries is closed or walled off so nobody can get
close either physically or emotionally. This is often the case if someone has
been the victim of physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse. Rigid
boundaries can be selective which depend on time, place or circumstances and are
usually based on a bad previous experience in a similar situation.
Flexible – Similar to spongy rigid boundaries but the person exercises more control.
The person decides what to let in and what to keep out, is resistant to emotional
contagion and psychological manipulation, and is difficult to exploit.
Personal boundaries
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_boundaries
Proxemics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxemics
Managing PE Space:
General vs. Personal Space
https://www.gophersport.com/blog/managing-pe-space/
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SECTION 5
PERSONAL SPACE
LINKS
3 Strategies for Teaching Kids About Personal Space
https://www.everydayfamily.com/slideshow/3-strategies-teaching-kids-personal-space/
5 Ways to Protect Your Personal Space
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-couch/201509/5-ways-protect-your-personal-space
Activities That Teach The Case for Personal Space
https://www.families.com/activities-that-teach-7-the-case-for-personal-space
Activities That Teach Personal Space to Preschoolers
https://living.thebump.com/activities-teach-personal-space-preschoolers-17197.html
How To Teach Children About Personal Space
https://flintobox.com/blog/parenting/how-to-teach-children-about-personal-space
Personal Space
https://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/self/personal-space/
Personal Space
http://www.study-body-language.com/personal-space.html
Personal Space Camp
https://mssepp.blogspot.com/2014/09/personal-space-camp.html
Personal Space Exercises & Games
https://oureverydaylife.com/personal-space-exercises-games-12082538.html
personal space worksheet
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:personal%20space%20worksheet
Respect My Bubble
https://www.coloradoplc.org/lessonplans/respect-my-bubble-read4health-lesson-plan
Why Do We Have Personal Space?
https://www.livescience.com/20801-personal-space.html
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International Encyclopedia
of the Social &
Behavioral Sciences
https://www.sciencedirect.com/referencework/9780080430768/international-encyclopedia-of-the-social-and-behavioral-sciences
Help Guide.org
https://www.helpguide.org/
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