Personal space changes for different areas of the body. For instance, the personal space around an individuals face area is much smaller than other parts of the body. Personal space is not only situational, but changes with age, sex, and racial background of the individual. While females use a smaller space when relating to known individuals, males are more sensitive to invasions of personal space. Personal space requirements of children have been shown to increase with age and even out as the child reaches puberty.
Personal space serves many purposes and changes as humans develop.
The effects of the lack of personal space will continue to be studied for years to come as we attempt to understand the differences and needs individuals have regarding personal space. The structure of the learning environment is vital. In addition to the ambient environment, the arrangement and materials used in the environment contribute to the amount of learning that takes place in that environment. The design of the classroom allows for many of these changes, while others are teacher-specific. Size, size, size.