THE INFLUENCE OF APPLYING MUTED BLUE COLOR IN THE LEARNING SPACE ON THE ATTENTION-FOCUSING ABILITY OF 4-6-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN WITH ADHD

• Main Author: Rangga, Sukowinda
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/80122
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Attention Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in children, characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and low concentration levels. Concentration is crucial in various activities, and having focused attention in activities and learning can lead to better outcomes. Currently, several specific methods to assist children with ADHD in learning activities have been developed, and appropriate classroom design can contribute to supporting these goals. Various studies and research related to color psychology have shown a relationship between color and individuals, based on which blue is considered a color that can enhance concentration, while soft and neutral color schemes are recommended for children with ADHD. Muted colors refer to colors with low contrast and saturation levels. This research aims to investigate the influence of applying muted blue color on the walls of a room on the attention-focusing ability of children with ADHD. The study involved an experiment with 10 subjects, aged 4-6 years, engaging in the 'Follow the Ball' game in both the experimental and control rooms. The game scores were then statistically analyzed using the SPSS program. Although there was a difference in scores between the two rooms, the magnitude of this difference was not significant enough to conclude a significant impact on concentration through statistical comparison. Additionally, it was observed that all subjects who had undergone therapy for more than 1 year performed well in answering questions in both rooms, whereas those who had not received therapy were unable to answer or follow game instructions effectively