barrier comprises at least one panel configured to block out sensory stimuli from other people in close proximity and at least one folding means configured to interconnect the panels one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that embodiments of the disclosed portable personal seating barrier may be configured to utilize any number of panel sections interconnected by at least one folding means and embodiments of the instant disclosure are contemplated for use with any number of panel sections and folding means according to an embodiment each panel may be comprised of at least one locking telescoping mechanism or other collapsing means provided to allow for the collapsing and expanding of the panels locking telescoping means include but are not limited to tab detent means friction fit means friction locking means pin locking means and locking hinge means one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate that there are numerous types of locking telescoping means that could be utilized with portable personal seating barriers as disclosed herein and portable personal seating barriers as disclosed herein are contemplated for use with any locking telescoping means according to an embodiment in a collapsed state the panels allow for portability and stowage of the device in.