By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Mar 9 2026 New research suggests that while having a tattoo is associated with slightly higher levels of impulsivity, the extent of tattoo coverage may reveal subtle links with antagonistic personality tendencies, offering new insight into how body art relates to individual differences in behavior. Study: Associations between tattooed body surface area and maladaptive personality traits in a community sample . Image Credit: Pixel-Shot /