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The Perception of Personal Space Among Black and White Americans

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Connolly, Patrick R. – Central States Speech Journal, 1975

Investigates various ethnic interpretations of appropriate distances for interaction. (MH)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Blacks, Ethnic Groups

An Investigation of the Perception of Personal Space and Its Meaning Among Black and White Americans.

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Connolly, Patrick R. – 1973

The study investigated interpersonal space among black and white Midwesterners as perceived through photographs. The stimuli consisted of four sets of photographs showing teacher-student dyads in spacings ranging from 12 to 84 inches. There were four models: white teacher (W), white student (w), black teacher (B), and black student (b). The photos…

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Differences, Distance