Use of An Auditory Technique in Personal Space Measurement

Abstract

Summary Personal space was examined in 50 male and female college students by means of a newly developed auditory technique which was validated against simulated and behavioral measures. A multiple regression analysis showed the auditory technique to be a better predictor of behaviorally measured personal space than the Comfortable Interpersonal Distance Scale, a simulated measure. The major advantage of the auditory technique over the simulated measure is its perceived realism.