Color in the educational environment for older people: recent research review

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to present an analysis of the studies existing in domestic and foreign science of the necessary age-related "correction" of the color of the educational environment for older people, carried out in respect of the fact that chromatic communication is not limited exclusively to biological reactions, but its structure, in addition to perceptual one, includes much more significant psychological mechanisms and semiotic levels. The selection of research sources was carried out through the RSCI, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science systems. In total, 63 full texts of articles published between 1999 and 2019 were analyzed. In the process of work, the methods of theoretical and comparative analysis, systematization and generalization of the material were used. The analysis made it possible to distinguish three groups of research. The first group includes works that present the physiological prerequisites for the necessary changes in the chromatic design of the educational space intended for older people. The second group of studies analyzes various aspects of the impact of the color of the educational environment on older people in a psychological connotation. The third group involves the socio-cultural aspects of the formation of the educational environment for older people and analyzes this phenomenon in terms of connection with the lifestyle, way of thinking, physical and emotional-intellectual activity, and social conditions of the aging person. The results of the study convince that color correction in an educational environment designed for older people can cause noticeable changes in the quality of learning at several levels at once – biological (increasing the availability of information and significantly reducing physiological barriers to perception), psychological (supporting and strengthening the processes of memorization and information processing, increasing the psychological comfort of the educational environment), and social (improving the quality of life of older people).

A comparative analysis of colour–emotion associations in 16–88‐year‐old adults from 31 countries

“…With increasing age, individuals spend more time in a few (often indoor) spaces. Thus, colour choices might have stronger bearing on their overall functioning and well‐being (Delcampo‐Carda et al., 2019; Griber et al., 2020).…”

“…An important shortcoming of the colour–emotion research to date is that most of the previous findings originate from young adults, ignoring physiological, cognitive, affective and experiential changes that can come with age (see reviews on developmental and age‐related functional changes; Barbur & Rodriguez‐Carmona, 2015; Charles & Carstensen, 2010; Delcampo‐Carda et al., 2019; Drag & Bieliauskas, 2010; Griber et al., 2020; Maule et al., 2023; Owsley, 2016). Especially noteworthy are age‐related changes in the sensory domain, including reduction in visual capacity due to life‐long use of key eye structures and eye diseases such as glaucoma or macular degeneration (Barbur & Rodriguez‐Carmona, 2015).…”

Healthcare needs in elderly patients with chronic heart failure in view of a personalized blended collaborative care intervention: a cross sectional study

“…Indeed, contrary to previous studies ( 20 , 22 ), our patients were asked about their healthcare needs and preferences specifically considering the involvement of a hypothetical CM figure addressing them. Finally, even though the current investigation focused on a smaller sample, the involvement of a methodology based on cue colored cards could have captured in a more accurate way the most frequent healthcare needs of elderly HF patients ( 23 , 24 ).…”

“…To gather information regarding HF patients' educational needs, an assessment methodology based on cards was used and reported by Luniewski et al ( 23 ). Additionally, Griber et al ( 24 ) outlined that the use of colored cards in educational environment may support and strengthen memorization and information processing among elderly. According to the literature, the most frequent healthcare needs of geriatric HF patients with comorbidities mainly concern communication, information, social support, self-management and individualized care ( 20 – 22 ), which are reported to change along with disease progression.…”

Цвет, Удобный Для Жизни

“…Форма кисти при восприятии желтого цвета принимает веерообразный вид, а восприятие черного сопровождается выраженной флексией всех фаланг пальцев (рис. 1,[1][2][3][4][5][6]. Аналогичные реакции разных групп мышц дают < Рис.…”