Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Aggarwal, Apoorv; Nagpal, Kashish; Bhatia, Bani; Shukla, Ridhima Title A name given to the resource Tattoos and Personal Identity: A Thematic Exploration Among Young Adults Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Signals and Communication Technology;Volume;Part F76;pp.519-523 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68952-9_67" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68952-9_67</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85219028383?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85219028383?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Aggarwal A., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, India; Nagpal K., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, India; Bhatia B., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, India; Shukla R., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Ghaziabad, India Description An account of the resource The present study is an exploratory research, conducted among young adults to explore how they derive meaning and self-identity with the help of tattoos. The research paradigm guiding this study is constructivism because there are multiple realities, and the meanings are constructed by the individuals participating in this study and the researcher. Personal construct theory guides the present study. This theory provides the means to achieve the aim of understanding how individuals construct and reflect personal identity through their own tattoos. Earlier studies of tattoos have focused on the social and cultural meanings of tattoos. However, the current study takes a different perspective, investigating the meanings of tattoos for individuals who wear them and how their tattoos reflect their personal identity. Very limited studies have asked individuals directly to come up with the reasons behind being tattooed and for choosing particular designs. Thematic analysis of the data reveals that young adults see tattoos as a means of deriving personal meaning, seeking social validation, and redefining themselves with a new perspective while seeking integration and a means of self-expression. Overall, the implications of this study reverberate across academic, societal, and personal spheres, offering valuable insights into the multifaceted world of tattoos and their profound connections to personal identity. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025. Subject The topic of the resource Identity; Tattoo; Young adults Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Relation A related resource ISSN: 18604862; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online