Color Psychology: Effectsof Colorsin the Behavioral Tendenciesin the Academic Performanceof G -11 Senior High SchooL

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study will try to uncover the effects of colors in the behavioral tendencies affecting the academic performance of Grade 11 students of General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive qualitative method of research. Ten respondents from the different specializations of the Grade 11 Academic and TVL strand acted as respondents of the study. The survey questionnaire was used to determine the responses of the respondents

RESULTS

The result of the study showed that whenever students see bright colors, they are more apt to learning. On the other hand, whenever they see dull colors, boredom strikes, greatly affecting their mood towards learning.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of the study support the findings of the study of Boyatzis and Varghese in 2001 and 2003 respectively. The three studies showed the relationship of colors on student performance. Furthermore, the result of the study revealed that colors help students in their behavioral tendencies in performing academic activities.