Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2008
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Communication and Journalism
Abstract
This study analyzed public performers compared to non-performers in the following three areas: 1) the ability to self-monitor; 2) their use of proxemics (space); and 3) if they have a significant touch apprehension level. Collegiate level students who are from a large Midwestern university participated in a survey consisting of the following three instruments: James McCroskey's Touch Apprehension Scale, an adaptation of Mark Snyder's Self-Monitor Scale designed by Lennox and Wolfe, and James McCroskey's Self-Report of Immediacy Behavior Scale. The results of the data analysis were then evaluated to look for significant differences between performers and non performers relative to touch (haptics), self-monitoring and immediacy (in particular proxemics).
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Actors
College students
Touch
Spatial behavior
Nonverbal communication
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
90
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Brinker, Carrie J., "Public Performers Versus Non-performers and Their Ability to Self-monitor While Using Haptics and Proxemics" (2008). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1430.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1430