Sociologists Deirdre Boden and Harvey Molotch argue that even with the growth of electronic communication, such as text messaging and e-mail, people have a strong need to interact in each other's presence. They call this concept:

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Boden and Molotch argue that the strong need to interact in each other's presence is known as the compulsion of proximity. This means that despite the growth of electronic communication, people still feel a deep need to be in the physical presence of others.

Sociologists Deirdre Boden and Harvey Molotch Argue That Even with the Growth