Understanding Differences in Mental Health History and Behavioral Choices in a Community Sample of Individuals with and without Body Modifications

Giles-Gorniak, Amy N.; Vandehey, Michael A.; Stiles, Beverly L.

doi:10.1080/01639625.2015.1060798

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“…Other associations have not been substantiated, such as more frequent jail time or persons having a dysfunctional family or social group . Contemporary findings show that psychosocial correlates of tattooed individuals are evolving, suggesting that previously demonstrated differences between individuals with and without tattoos are diminishing . However, significant differences may still exist between lightly and heavily tattooed people.…”

Section: Psychosocial Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 95%

“…Tattoos and other forms of body modification have traditionally been associated with use of alcohol and marijuana and with sexual risk‐taking behaviors . Other associations have not been substantiated, such as more frequent jail time or persons having a dysfunctional family or social group .…”

Section: Psychosocial Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Meanings ascribed to body piercing include a range of expressions from benign fashion statement and enhanced sexual desirability to risk‐laden nonsuicidal self‐injury . Tattoos are more often reflective of personal narrative and self‐expression …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This increase has been greatest in women, among whom the incidence of tattooing has quadrupled over the last 40 years. More women than men are now tattooed . In 2016, US Army regulations regarding tattoos were changed because of the increasing difficulty of finding recruits who met previous tattoo restrictions …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Historically associated with deviant and marginalized subgroups, tattooing is now practiced by diverse groups of people in the United States and abroad. Tattooing is on the cusp of social change from alternative to mainstream culture . Motivations for obtaining a tattoo have evolved, signifying a personal narrative more often than a group identity .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Women and Tattoos: Fashion, Meaning, and Implications for Health

Farley¹,

Hoover²,

Rademeyer³

2019

J Midwife Womens Health

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Tattooing is a type of body modification that is both ancient and modern. Tattooing is rapidly increasing in popularity and prevalence, especially among younger people. Therefore, health care providers require knowledge about this form of artistic expression, including potential health implications and psychosocial significance. Tattooing is richly laden with cultural and personal meaning, but despite the increasingly mainstream status of this art form, individuals with tattoos may experience stigma, stereotyping, and discrimination in their personal and professional lives. The legal and regulatory aspects of tattoos have lagged behind the rapid growth of this art form, causing confusion and variation in practice. Particularly concerning is the multitude of largely unregulated tattoo inks marketed for human use but untested on humans. Common and uncommon side effects and complications of this procedure include hypersensitivity, infection, and regret. More women than men are now tattooed, and tattooing is associated with important implications for women's health care, including pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Because of the frequency of regret, many individuals wish to be rid of previously acquired body art. Therefore, health care providers also need to be conversant with tattoo removal: motivations, techniques, risks, and factors influencing success. Familiarity with the many dimensions of body art will facilitate safe, compassionate health care provision and will enhance the therapeutic relationship enjoyed by clinicians and the individuals they serve.

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Section: Psychosocial Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 95%

Section: Psychosocial Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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