The relationship between color preference and psychiatric disorders

J Clin Psychol. 1985 Nov;41(6):746-9. doi: 10.1002/1097-4679(198511)41:6<746::aid-jclp2270410603>3.0.co;2-q.

Abstract

The relationship between color preference and psychiatric disorders was studied in an outpatient psychiatric sample (N = 1,143). The results were studied by gender and by age. The patients' choice of Luscher's eight colors revealed a sex difference, but only minor variations with age. The present data show both consistencies and discrepancies with past data.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Choice Behavior*
  • Color Perception*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / psychology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Sex Factors