Tattoo Narratives and Counseling

<p>Much research has been done on tattoos and on those who acquire them, but most of the research has focused on negative correlations that might exist with people who have tattoos. This current research, however, showed that people’s tattoo narratives can relate to how they view self, others, and the world, and to how they approach life. A narrative approach to qualitative research was used, and ten people participated in the study. Participants’ views of self, others, and the world were discussed as these views emerged from the narratives. Their possible approaches to life were also addressed. Themes that emerged across participants were then considered. Implications for counseling practice and counselor education were also discussed. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Year dc:date.available

2019

Author dc:creator

• McCarty, Danny Lane

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Christian, David D.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Popejoy, Erin K.
• Higgins, Kristin K.

• Adlerian theory
• Counseling
• Interpersonal
• Lifestyle
• Narrative
• Tattoos
• Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
• Counseling Psychology
• Counselor Education
• Personality and Social Contexts

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/3344

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uark.edu:etd-4894