| Abstract: | The role of body-image boundary definiteness as a mediating personality variable in interpersonal spatial behavior under conditions of perceived threat was investigated in this study. It was hypothesized that personal space would be positively correlated with body-image boundary definiteness. The Comfortable Interpersonal Distance scale and the Holtzman Inkblot Technique were group administered to 34 male and 43 female college students. Significant positive correlations were obtained for both sexes when approached by a male stranger but not when approached by a female stranger. Results were discussed in terms of level of perceived threat. |
