Enhancing Living Quality: Cross-cultural Differences in Personal Space between Kurdish and Northern Women in Iran

This study investigated cross-cultural differences in regard to the size of personal space among two Iranian subcultures (Kurdish and Northern women) vis-à-vis strangers. The study was undertaken through the methods of participatory observation, questionnaire, and stop-distance. A random size of 100 Kurdish and Northern women was selected in Sanandaj and Sari cities. Moreover, to examine the survey Chi-Square Test and Independent Sample Test were conducted. The results show that Kurdish women require more inter-personal space while walking and sitting than Northern (Mazani) women do. These findings assist environmental designers to represent strategies for achieving privacy in relation to Iranian sub-cultures.