The effect of red and blue uniforms on competitive anxiety and self-confidence in virtual sports contests

作者：Recours Robin^*; Briki Walid

来源：European Review of Applied Psychology, 2015, 65(2): 67-69.

DOI：10.1016/j.erap.2015.02.004

• Blue
• Red
• Self-confidence
• Anxiety
• Sports

Introduction. - The present study aimed to examine the effect of blue and red uniform colors on competitive anxiety and self-confidence in virtual sports competitions.
Objective. - We hypothesized that blue is related to higher levels of self-confidence (a feeling related to the approach motivational system), whereas red is related to higher levels of anxiety (a feeling related to the avoidance motivational system).
Method. - Participants were confronted with an opponent dressed in either blue or in red.
Results. - Results revealed that participants who were exposed to an opponent in blue reported a higher level of self-confidence, while those who were exposed to an opponent in red reported a higher level of cognitive anxiety, supporting the view that blue (red) is related to the approach (avoidance) motivational system.
Conclusion. - Our findings incite a pursuit of the examination of the relationship between blue, red, competitive anxiety, and self-confidence in sport competitions.

• 出版日期2015-3