전국동시지방선거 투표용지 색도 개선 연구: 색각이상 유권자 의 구분 가능성 향상과 한국표준색채정보를 따르는 개정안 제안

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Background This study aims to improve the distinguishability of the color of paper ballots in nationwide simultaneous local elections and proposes an amendment of Attached Form 2-2, Rules on the Management of Public Officials Election according to the Korean standard color information. The problems are that it is too hard for color anomalies to distinguish colors of paper ballots in local elections, and it is highly likely to confuse in realizing the colors because Attached Form 2-2 defines the color names as a customary expression, not a standard color name. Methods Three experiments were conducted to propose an amendment that effectively improved distinguishability. In the first experiment, the problem of the current ballots’ color was identified for an experimental group composed of color anomalies. In the second experiment, the distinguishability of the first proposed colors was verified for the identical experimental group. In the third experiment, the distinguishability and preference of the second proposed colors, which compensated for the defects of the first proposed colors, were finally evaluated not only for the experimental group but also for the control group composed of non-color anomalies. Results As a result of the third experiment, it was confirmed that the second proposed colors were more easily and clearly distinguished by color anomalies than the current ballots, as well as effective for non-color anomalies, with higher distinguishability and preference in many. On the other hand, all in the control group who heard explanations about the difficulties of color anomalies, including a few who previously answered that they preferred the current ballots, responded that they were willing to agree to the change to the second proposed colors. Conclusions This study is significant in the following aspects. First, the problem of the current ballots’ color was demonstrated and an amendment with improved distinguishability was derived by conducting a series of experiments on color anomalies. Second, the possibility of social consensus was examined by confirming the consent intention as well as the preference of the noncolor anomalies for the amendment. Third, the study can contribute to more accurate and smooth communication between related actors and management of the color of paper ballots by specifying the color name according to the color standard guide of the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards. © 2022. Seoul Journal of Economics. All Rights Reserved.

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