Invasion of Personal Space in Same Gender and Opposing Gender Groups

Abstract Research studies indicate that women or more apt to have a positive reaction to an invasion of their personal space in a social setting as oppose to men. Some men and women possessing more territorial instincts, view space invasion as a direct challenge to what they consider to belong to them and when violated will issue a negative response. This study will show that males and females will react positively on a consistent basis …

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