The study of the human uses of space; patterns of use in various cultures.
the study of spatial distances between individuals in different cultures and situations
Study of space as it is used in and affects communication. Differences between usual speaking distances maintained in different cultures falls within the realm of proxemics.
The interpersonal use of space and distance
The study of how people and animals use space.
The term proxemics was introduced by anthropologist Edward T. Hall in 1966 to describe set measurable distances between people as they interact.