The Perception of Pencak Silat Athlete's Victory Based on the Colour Match Angle

Abstract

Color is a part of human life, which represents characteristics and has an impact on psychological function (Elliot & Maier, 2007, 2014; Meier et al., 2012). Research on the effect of color on human psychological functions has developed, including examining the relationship between color and attractiveness (Meier et al., 2012; Pazda et al., 2012; Roberts et al., 2010) and motivation (Elliot et al., 2009; Pekrun). et al., 2009). The majority of combat sports use red and blue colors as a differentiator between the opposing camps of athletes, this also applies to the combat sport of pencak silat. This research is qualitative research. The purpose of this study is to find out whether the victory and the outcome of the match are influenced by the suggestion of the color angle when athletes compete in a competition. This research was conducted on 15 amateur pencak silat athletes who were also participants. (Sutama, 2019) Determination of participants is carried out using the typical sampling method selected according to the required criteria. The selection is based on the following points: (1) Amateur athletes who have more than 5 years of training experience, (2) practice at least 300 sessions per year, (4) have experience of competing less than 10 times in official competitions, and (5) have won a competition. The data collection technique was carried out by guided interviews and documentation to all participants. The results of this study were 9 participants revealed that they often won when competing in the blue corner. Meanwhile, 6 athletes argue that they often get wins from the red corner. Athletes assume that the victory obtained is a factor of luck and the result of hard work during practice, so that it has an impact on victory. Meanwhile, the participants who think that red is their favorite color, reasoned because the color red means courage. (Attrill et al., 2008; I. Greenlees et al., 2008; I. A. Greenlees et al., 2013; Ilie et al., 2008; Little & Hill, 2007)