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The relationship between color preference and psychiatric disorders.

C B Holmes, H E Fouty, P J Wurtz

    Journal of Clinical Psychology
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Color preference in psychiatric patients showed a notable sex difference, with age having minimal impact. These findings align with some previous research while also presenting new discrepancies in the study of color psychology and mental health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychiatry
    • Color Theory

    Background:

    • Color preference has been explored as a potential indicator in psychological assessments.
    • Previous studies have investigated links between color choices and various mental health conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between color preference and psychiatric disorders within a large outpatient sample.
    • To analyze these preferences based on gender and age.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Luscher's Color Test on a sample of 1,143 psychiatric outpatients.
    • Data analysis stratified by gender and age groups.

    Main Results:

    • A significant sex difference was observed in the patients' color preferences.

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  • Age variations in color preference were found to be minor.
  • The current findings present both consistencies and discrepancies when compared to prior research.

    • Conclusions:

    • Color preference, particularly in relation to gender, may serve as a relevant factor in psychiatric evaluations.
    • Further research is warranted to reconcile current findings with existing literature on color psychology and psychiatric disorders.