Loneliness predicts a preference for larger interpersonal distance within intimate space. [PDF]
Loneliness is thought to serve as an adaptive signal indicating the need to repair or replace salutary social connections. Accordingly, loneliness may influence preferences for interpersonal distance.
Elliot A Layden +2 more
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Keeping distance or getting closer: How others' emotions shape approach-avoidance postural behaviors and preferred interpersonal distance. [PDF]
Understanding the influence of emotions on social interactions is important for a global understanding of the dynamics of human behavior. In this study, we investigated the interplay between emotions, spontaneous approach or avoidance tendencies, and the
Angélique Lebert +2 more
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Physical distancing and the perception of interpersonal distance in the COVID-19 crisis. [PDF]
Welsch R +4 more
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Lévy Flight and the Interpersonal Distance of a Pedestrian in a Crowd
A simple self-experiment allows for the measurement of individual pedestrian movements, aiming to understand the deviations from intended directions seen in heterogeneous human crowds. The method involves pedestrian self-observations using the GPS sensor
Régis Barillé
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Airborne SARS-CoV2 virus exposure, interpersonal distance, face mask and perceived risk of infection. [PDF]
Svenson O +3 more
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Sociable Robot ‘Lometh’: Exploring Interactive Regions of a Product-Promoting Robot in a Supermarket
The robot ‘Lometh’ is an information-presenting robot that naturally interacts with people in a supermarket environment. In recent years, considerable effort has been devoted to the implementation of robotic interfaces to identify effective behaviors of
Nethmini Thilakshi Weerawarna +2 more
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Preferred Interpersonal Distances: A Global Comparison [PDF]
Human spatial behavior has been the focus of hundreds of previous research studies. However, the conclusions and generalizability of previous studies on interpersonal distance preferences were limited by some important methodological and sampling issues.
Sorokowska, Agnieszka +78 more
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Sexual attraction modulates interpersonal distance and approach-avoidance movements towards virtual agents in males. [PDF]
Welsch R +5 more
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Gender Diferences in Interactions with Avatars of Diverse Ethnic Appearances [PDF]
Background. Gender diferences exist in almost every aspect of our lives. Individuals have an array of diferent social expectations with regard to behaviors, communication,appearance, attitudes, and social roles, but these expectations tend to be based on
Galina Ya. Menshikova +3 more
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The COVID-19 Stress Perceived on Social Distance and Gender-Based Implications
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event entailing long-term consequences on population health and welfare. Those who contracted the coronavirus may have suffered from both physical and mental health issues that unfold the need for tailored ...
Paolo Taurisano +15 more
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