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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Sexiled: Privacy Acquisition Strategies of College Roommates
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Erlandson, Karen – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 2014
This study sought to understand how roommates make privacy bids in college residence halls. The results indicate that privacy for sexual activity is a problem for students living in college residence halls, as almost all participants (82%) reported having dealt with this issue. Two sets of responses were collected and analyzed: privacy acquisition…
Descriptors: Dormitories, Privacy, Sexuality, Student Attitudes
Stay out of My Space! Territoriality and Nonverbal Immediacy as Predictors of Roommate Satisfaction
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Erlandson, Karen – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 2012
This study utilize d direct observation to explore the relationship between nonverbal communication variables (immediacy and territoriality) and roommate satisfaction. Data were collected from 51 roommate pairs (N = 102) at a small liberal arts college. Participants were asked to engage in a discussion about a time they had to negotiate activities…
Descriptors: Liberal Arts, Nonverbal Communication, College Students, Personal Space