Refraining from interaction can decrease fear of physical closeness during COVID-19

Abstract Perception of peripersonal space (PPS) and interpersonal distance (IPD) has been shown to be modified by external factors such as perceived danger, the use of tools, and social factors. Especially in times of social distancing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vital to study fa...

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Main Authors: Katharina Kühne, M. A. Jeglinski-Mende
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-05-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-34667-x

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