According to Knowles, the impact of other people on the individual is a logarithmic function of the distance from the others present. Control a . unwanted interactions Crowding can be conceptualized as resulting from lack of control. When density is high, this increases the likelihood of unwanted interactions. Comparison of suite type to long corridor design dormitories. Men become more physiologically aroused, particularly if they are so close that they touch.
Men particularly respond more negatively if they are with other men.
Based on the research, women would be excellent candidates. Role of control and social support in explaining the stress of hassles and crowding. Social stressors such as arguements are minor but they diminish psychological well-being. Household crowding has been related to social pathology. Joint effect of crowding and social hassles is greater than the sum of each separately.