Recognizing associations between color and mood in adults, including cross-cultural similarities, this study sought to determine these associations in young children. 18 preschool boys and girls drew faces on 14 colored human figures, each of a different color and sex combination. Mouth drawings were rated as happy, sad, or indifferent. Chi squared analyses showed no support for an effect of color or sex. A strong bias towards a happy mood was noted, irrespective of color.
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