UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #850

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  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: '10'
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  fsu_college: 'Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship'
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'Florida State University'
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  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: 'Yes'
  mentoring_philosophy: "Mentorship is a professional, working alliance in which individuals work together over time to support the relational partners' personal and professional growth, development, and success through career and psychosocial support. So, I believe every challenge is an opportunity for growth first, and I encourage my mentees to embrace setbacks as learning experiences. Second, my approach to mentoring focuses on the whole person, helping my mentees balance their professional ambitions with personal well-being. Finally, I see mentoring as a partnership where both mentor and mentee learn from each other and grow together."
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  overall_research_project_description: |
    The global tattoo market size was valued at $2.04 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $3.93 billion by 2030 (GlobeNewswire, 2023). Tattoos (also called body art) are a form of body modification performed using inks, pigments, and dyes (Farley et al., 2019). Tattooing, a type of body art that marks human skin with indelible design, is growing in popularity (Farley et al., 2019). Tattoos occur when exogenous pigment is introduced into the dermis by piercing the skin with a needle or other sharp object laden with pigment until an image is created (Ho & Goh, 2015).
    There is a rapid growth of tattooed individuals in the United States, as almost half of American adults have permanently modified their bodies through tattooing (Statista, 2023). 32 % of Americans have a tattoo, including 22% who have more than one tattoo. Tattoos used to be stigmatized as rebellious, anti-social, and criminal (Schaeffer & Dinesh, 2023). However, the described deviant nature of the tattooed individual has transformed as more get tattooed to adorn their bodies to demonstrate their commitment to their lifestyle and as an act of resistance against established cultural norms (Haenfler, 2004; Walzer & Sanjurjo, 2016). The prevalence of tattooed individuals within greater communities necessitates a deeper consideration of what motivates individuals to become tattooed, form their identities with a subcultural group, and engage in their local communities (Frankel et al., 2023).
    The hair loss market had a global size of USD 52.37 billion in 2022 in terms of sales of hair loss products and treatments (Scott, 2024). Approximately 85% of men and 33% of women experience hair loss, primarily due to genetic factors, along with diet, stress, lifestyle, and illness. In the United States, over 65% of men will experience hair loss to some extent by age 35, increasing to around 85% by age 50 (Scott, 2024).

    Research Questions (RQs)
    RQ1. How do middle-aged men perceive their image before and after getting hair tattoos?
    RQ2. What is the general public's perception of middle-aged men with hair tattoos in terms of attractiveness and professionalism?
    RQ3. How do middle-aged men's self-esteem and confidence levels change after getting hair tattoos?
    RQ4. Are there any societal stereotypes or judgments associated with middle-aged men who choose to get hair tattoos?
    RQ5. To what extent do middle-aged men find satisfaction in their overall appearance after applying hair tattoos?

    This study aims to investigate the effect of hair tattoos on middle-aged men’s image and acceptance.  
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: ''
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  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: In-person
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'On FSU Main Campus'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'During Business Hours'
  position_title: Faculty
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Changhyun (Lyon) Nam'
  project_keywords: 'tattoo, satisfaction, bald head, hair loss market, fashion'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Open to all majors'
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  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: 'literature review, data collection, and conducting interviews'
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  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: 'I strongly recommend that the student have research experience. '
  title_of_the_project: 'Public Perceptions and Acceptance of Hair Tattoos on Men’s Image'
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  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
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  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: ''
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'No'
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  year: '2024'