Affiliation:
1. School of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Arkansas
2. Graduate School of Education and Psychology Pepperdine University
Abstract
The function of sensory abilities in personal space research has been all but neglected. Elderly people experience a decline in sensory functioning as a result of the aging process or illness. Vision, hearing, and mobility were examined in relation to an elderly sample's perception of strength and aggression and established interpersonal distance. Results indicate that age, gender, and mobility play an important role in interpersonal distance. Methodological findings offer insights for future studies in personal space research.
Subject
General Environmental Science