Glossary I

Glossary I

Intimacy zone refers to a distance zone within 18 inches of a person, where only people with a close relationship to the person are allowed to enter.

Intimate distance refers to the most private space immediately surrounding the body which is up to about 18 inches from the skin

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) refers to a pattern of coercive behavior designed to exert power and control over a person in an intimate relationship through the use of intimidation, threats, or harmful or harassing behavior.

Deutsch: Intimer Raum / Español: Espacio íntimo / Português: Espaço íntimo / Français: Espace intime / Italiano: Spazio intimo

Intimate Space refers to the physical distance between individuals that is perceived as comfortable and appropriate for close friends, family members, or romantic partners. In the context of psychology, particularly within environmental psychology and the study of nonverbal communication, intimate space is a concept explored by Edward T. Hall in his theory of proxemics, which analyzes how humans use space in communication and social interactions. Hall identified four levels of personal space: intimate, personal, social, and public. Intimate space is the closest zone, typically ranging from physical contact to about 18 inches (45 cm) apart.

Intimate violence is defined as the aggression toward those who are in close relationships to the aggressor.

Intimidation means to frighten, compel, or deter by actual or implied threats. It includes bullying and sexual harassment.

Intolerance is an unwillingness to accept other people or groups who are different from one's own. When we are intolerant we may want to get rid of the other person, group or idea, or we may just treat them as if they were less valuable or less important than we are. Racial discrimination and prejudice are forms of intolerance.

Intonation is defined as the use of pitch to signal meaning; use of pitches of varying levels to help communicate meaning.