A Comparison of the degree of positiveness attributed to one’s own body and the method which individuals usually follow to make decisions among Tattooed and Non-Tattooed individuals between 18-30 years of age.

Phase 1

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Young adults (18 to 30 years of age) with and without tattoos (body-modifications).

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/07/014770
• Lead Sponsor: Oshin Deshmukh

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of the study is to compare the body-esteem and the decision-making styles of young adults with and without tattoos.

Whereas, the secondary purposes are as follows:

o   To study the relationship between body-esteem and decision-making styles of young adults with and without tattoos.

o   To study the gender differences in the body-esteem and the decision-making styles.

There are 3 hypotheses in this study which are in accord to the primary and the secondary purposes. These hypotheses are as follows:

o   H0: There is no significant difference in body-esteem and decision-making styles among young adults with and without tattoos.

o   H0: There is no significant relationship between body-esteem and decision-making styles of young adults with and without tattoos.

o   H0: There is no significant gender difference in body-esteem and decision-making styles among young adults with and without tattoos.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2018-05-07
• Study Start: 2018-09-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 555

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals should be within the age group of 18-30 years.
• Individuals should be residents of Mumbai.
• Individuals should know how to read and write English.
• Individuals who consent to participate in the study.
• Individuals with tattoos should either have tattoos at visible places or should be consenting to give a proof of it.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with physical impairment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To compare the body-esteem and decision-making styles of young adults with and without tattoos.	14th month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To study the relationship between body-esteem and decision-making styles of young adults with and without tattoos.	14th month
To study the gender differences in the body-esteem and the decision-making styles.	14th month

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Moths and Owls Tattoos; 🇮🇳 (Suburban), MAHARASHTRA, India

Moths and Owls Tattoos

🇮🇳(Suburban), MAHARASHTRA, India

Oshin Deshmukh

Principal investigator

9769501726

oshdeshmukh@gmail.com