Personality and Demographic Correlates of Simulated Personal Space

Summary

Personality, demographic, and simulated personal space measures were administered to 170 male college students. Correlations of the personality and demographic variables with the personal space measures indicated that Ss with a smaller personal space tended to be less aggressive, be more tolerant of ambiguity, be more self-acceptant, and have a higher ideal self. They also tended to be of Southern European extraction. Ss who had a smaller back personal space tended to have higher self-acceptance, higher emotional stability, and a lower consumption of alcohol.