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At present, due to the impact of the new crown pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic, masks have become a necessity in life. People buy popular masks of different colors to add fun to life and relieve the pressure in the epidemic. In this study, electronic questionnaires were distributed using the convenience sampling method of questionnaire survey. The research objects were people aged 20 to 65 with Taipei City as their main living circle. 326 valid data were collected and processed with the statistical software spss.28 for descriptive statistical analysis and chi–square test. 、 Independent sample t test and one–way analysis of variance. The purpose of the research is to understand the color preference of the respondents and the analysis of the background variables of the respondents and the color preference of masks. The research results can be used as a reference for designers of future aesthetics and popular products. The results of this study found that for people of all genders, ages and occupations, black tones, blue tones and purple tones are the top three favorite mask shades. Respondents are currently using mask shades of blue and black the most. When choosing masks, a high percentage of respondents want the masks which can create a pleasant atmosphere, which may reflect the people's inner desire for pleasure under the epidemic. In the category " Factors Influencing the Color Preference for Purchasing Masks ", the proportion of male respondents who reveal that “I care about the price of masks, but not the color of masks.” is the highest. At the same time, the proportion of female respondents who express that "I like to buy masks that can match my overall look." is the highest. Further analysis for 20 –65–year–old respondents, their statements which explain the factors affecting their color preferences of masks include "I like to buy masks in current fashionable colors.", " I like mask colors showed on celebrities or celebrity advertisements. " and "I like to buy masks that match my overall look." Masks may be more closely related to fashion and advertising due to the epidemic. Based on these results, this study makes recommendations to the related industries for the future.
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