Personal Space Regulation: Approach-Withdrawal-Approach Proxemic Behavior during Adult-Preschooler Interaction at Close Range.

Peery, J. Craig; Crane, Paul M.

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ERIC Number: EJ234818

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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Personal Space Regulation: Approach-Withdrawal-Approach Proxemic Behavior during Adult-Preschooler Interaction at Close Range.

Peery, J. Craig; Crane, Paul M.

Journal of Psychology, v106 n1 p63-75 Sep 1980

Examined the regulation of personal space in preschool children by studying adult-child dyads. Detailed analysis of simultaneous movements revealed a highly significant behavioral pattern consisting predominantly of approaches and withdrawals by both members of the dyad. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship, Personal Space, Preschool Children, Withdrawal (Psychology)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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