Are tattooed adults really more aggressive and rebellious than those without tattoos?

Swami, Viren; Gaughan, Helen; Tran, Ulrich S.; Kuhlmann, Tim; Stieger, Stefan; Voracek, Martin

doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2015.09.001

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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%

“…However, significant differences may still exist between lightly and heavily tattooed people. One study found that individuals who were heavily tattooed were more extroverted, had a higher need for uniqueness, and were more willing to engage in low‐involvement sexual activity than their lightly tattooed counterparts . A significant but small effect size has linked verbal aggression, anger, and reactive rebelliousness to tattoos.…”

Section: Psychosocial Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is postulated that some people deal with frustration by acquiring tattoos. With the mainstreaming of tattoos, this association is likely to change …”

Section: Psychosocial Considerationsmentioning

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: Psychosocial Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is postulated that some people deal with frustration by acquiring tattoos. With the mainstreaming of tattoos, this association is likely to change …”

Section: Psychosocial Considerationsmentioning

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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“…Tennis players may get tattooed for various reasons that are personal [7]. But, tattoos do bolster the ego [8] and can be associated with aggressiveness [9]. Tattooed men had a better median ranking and higher points, however without statistical significance.…”

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confidence: 99%