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Lee, Young-Ju. "A Study on the Appearance Interest, Tattoo Perception, and Tattoo Behavior of Male and Female University Students." Korean Society of Beauty and Art 23, no. 2 (June 20, 2022): 61–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.18693/jksba.2022.23.2.61.
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This study attempted to analyze people’s needs for tattooing by comparing appearance interest, tattoo perception, tatto behavior against university students in their 20s, who usually have a high interest in their appearance and tattoos and provide basic data needed for tattoo development to enhance customer satisfaction. For this, a questionnaire survey was performed against 108 men and 209 women in June and September, 2019, and the results found the followings: First, in terms of the influence of appearance interest on their perception of tattoos, men were greater than women. In other words, college men with high interest in their appearance revealed a high perception of tattoos. Second, both university men and women were very aware of the importance of appearance. However, men were less active than women in searching for fashion and beauty-related information. Compared to college men, furthermore, college women were more interested in tattooing and showed a higher willingness to get tattooed with a positive mindset. In particular, they believed that safety is important in tattooing. Third, in terms of tattoo design, men preferred letter and animal tattoos while nature and plant tattoos were popular among women. Even though refined and stylish tattoos were preferred by both university men and women, the former liked manly tattoos while the latter loved sexy tattoos.
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Pangestika, Widya Okta, Idham Irwansyah, and Mario S.M. "PEREMPUAN BERTATO (STUDI MAKNA SIMBOLIK TATO DI KOTA MAKASSAR)." PREDESTINATION: Journal of Society and Culture 1, no. 2 (December 31, 2020): 100. http://dx.doi.org/10.26858/prd.v1i2.17952.
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This study aims to determinan (1)the factors that cause womwn to use tattoos. (2) The symbolic meaning of tattoo images in tattoed women.This type of research is qualitatiive by determining the subject through the snowball sampling technique. The date collection techniques used were observation, interview and documentation, which were used to obtain concrete data related to problem in this study. The date obtained in this study were analyzed with qualitative descriptive analysis.The results of the study indicate that: (1). The factors that cause tattooed women to use tattoos include: a) internal factors, including interests and self-expression. b) external factors, including the enironment and idol figures. (2). The symbolic meaning of tattoo images in tattooed women include: a) as hope, b) as expression, c) as identity.
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Tews, Michael J., and Kathryn Stafford. "Tattoos and unfavorable treatment among employees in the hospitality industry." International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 32, no. 5 (April 21, 2020): 1925–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-08-2019-0712.
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Purpose As employers are purportedly becoming more receptive to tattoos, the question arises whether tattooed employees are nonetheless subject to unfavorable treatment. In this light, the purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of different tattoo characteristics on four outcomes: annual earnings, fair interpersonal treatment from supervisors, perceived discrimination and perceived overqualification. The specific tattoo characteristics were tattoo number, visibility and content. Design/methodology/approach Survey data from a sample of 162 tattooed hospitality employees were obtained from a Qualtrics research panel and analyzed using regression. Findings The results demonstrated that employees with a greater degree of dark tattoo content (content of a more threatening and intimidating nature) received less favorable treatment, as demonstrated by significant relationships with fair interpersonal treatment, perceived discrimination and perceived overqualification. Tattoo number was related to increased perceived discrimination and perceived overqualification. At the same time, tattoo number was related to increased annual earnings, signaling a benefit. Research limitations/implications Measures of tattoo characteristics and workplace outcomes were collected in a single survey. An analysis of data collected at different points would potentially provide a more definitive test of cause and effect. Practical implications On one front, organizations should establish grooming policies that specify what is acceptable with respect to tattoos. To help minimize personality-related tattoo stereotypes from influencing hiring decisions, organizations could use personality assessments to make the hiring process more objective. Moreover, diversity training could address tattoo-related stereotypes, bias and prejudice. Originality/value Even though prior studies have demonstrated that tattooed people are viewed as less suitable for employment, research focused on the relationship between tattoos and actual discrimination has been limited. The results from this study highlight that employees with tattoos may still be subject to maltreatment, despite the mainstreaming of tattoos.
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Sihombing, Lambok Hermanto. "Rethinking the Art of Tattoo: A Perspective of Indonesian Women Tattoo Community." Lingua Cultura 15, no. 2 (November 30, 2021): 155–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.21512/lc.v15i2.7334.
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The research analyzed why women decided to get tattoos on their bodies and how Indonesian women interpreted tattoos. The tattoo was a kind of art and a symbol since centuries ago. In Indonesia, having a tattoo was no longer considered taboo as it used to be seen as something that deviated from the norm in Indonesia, especially if it was possessed by women. The tattoo was also identical with crime and thuggery, in which people who had tattoos would be respected or feared by people. However, in recent years, there has been a phenomenon in the raising of female tattoo communities where tattooed women gathered and supported each other. The research used the tattoo concept by Thompson and Feminist theory by Kristeva to analyze it. The research applied a qualitative method in which the dataset were taken from interview with three women of the Perempuan Tattoo Indonesia (PTI) community. The result of the interview is various. It shows that tattoo in Indonesian women’s perspective is not seen as only a trend, fashion, or art. However, it shows self-expression and freedom to fight women’s rights and gender quality.
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Sarma, Deba P., Renee B. Dentlinger, Amanda M. Forystek, Todd Stevens, and Christopher Huerter. "Poorly Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Tattooed Skin." Case Reports in Medicine 2010 (2010): 1–3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/431813.
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Introduction. Tattoos have increasingly become accepted by mainstream Western society. As a result, the incidence of tattoo-associated dermatoses is on the rise. The presence of a poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma in an old tattooed skin is of interest as it has not been previously documented.Case Presentation. A 79-year-old white homeless man of European descent presented to the dermatology clinic with a painless raised nodule on his left forearm arising in a tattooed area. A biopsy of the lesion revealed a poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma infiltrating into a tattoo. The lesion was completely excised and the patient remains disease-free one year later.Conclusion. All previous reports of squamous cell carcinomas arising in tattoos have been well-differentiated low-grade type or keratoacanthoma-type and are considered to be coincidental rather than related to any carcinogenic effect of the tattoo pigments. Tattoo-associated poorly differentiated invasive carcinoma appears to be extremely rare.
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Swami, Viren, Jakob Pietschnig, Bianca Bertl, Ingo W. Nader, Stefan Stieger, and Martin Voracek. "Personality Differences between Tattooed and Non-Tattooed Individuals." Psychological Reports 111, no. 1 (August 2012): 97–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/09.07.21.pr0.111.4.97-106.
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This study examined differences between tattooed and non-tattooed individuals on a range of personality and individual difference measures. A community sample of 540 individuals from the southern German-speaking area of central Europe completed a survey consisting of measures of the Big Five personality factors, Need for Uniqueness, Self-esteem, sensation seeking, Religious and Spiritual Beliefs, Attitudes Toward Tattoos, tattoo possession, and demographics. Preliminary analyses showed that 22% of the total sample possessed at least one tattoo. Further analyses showed that, compared with non-tattooed ( n = 420) individuals, tattooed participants ( n = 120) had significantly higher scores on Extraversion, Experience Seeking, Need for Uniqueness, and held more positive Attitudes Toward Tattoos, although effect sizes of these group differences were generally small- to medium-sized. These results are considered in relation to the contemporary prevalence of tattoos in socioeconomically developed societies.
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Saputera, Abdur Rahman Adi, and Windiyani Yuniarti Tomayahu. "KONSTRUKSI GENDER DALAM KOMUNITAS TATTOART DI KOTA GORONTALO." SETARA: Jurnal Studi Gender dan Anak 2, no. 2 (December 16, 2020): 93. http://dx.doi.org/10.32332/jsga.v2i2.2602.
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Some of the women often wear clothes that tend to show. Tattoos can make them have a positive impression wherein it makes them feel sexy, cool or attractive in appearance. The reason for using a tattoo is because they like the image on the other hand because they prefer to have an image in their body which is their characteristic in their socializing. The purpose of this study was to determine the gender construction in the Tatoart community in Gorontalo City. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation.
The results of the research are; Gender construction in the Tatoart Community as a style to beautify one's appearance. Tattoos are also used as a measure of association, meaning that the more tattoos the woman is assessed for the extent of her association. So that some women admit that the use of tattoos is considered more slang in front of their friends. Women who have tattoos are those who also have playmates who have tattoos, so they are influenced to get tattooed. And some women who have tattoos also reason to put tattoos because of identity. The meaning for each tattoo is different. This depends on the selection of the tattoo motif and the placement of the tattoo on the body. Women put on permanent tattoos, which are tattoos that can last a lifetime on the skin, and for placement, women who are tattooed in Gorontalo City are generally more daring to put it around the body that is not covered to make it easier to show off. is considered positive when the use of tattoos is used as art or decoration that aims to beautify the body or appearance. The self-concept of tattooed women belonging to the Gorontalo Tattooart Community (GTC) is a concept where they act in accordance with the views of themselves and others towards themselves. The tattooed woman, a member of the Gorontalo Tattooart Community (GTC), considers tattooing as an art that everyone is free to wear, and they think that they can learn a lot after using tattoos because of the many negative views from outsiders that make them even stronger individuals in carrying out the day.
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Bacchini, Fabio, and Ludovica Lorusso. "A tattoo is not a face. Ethical aspects of tattoo-based biometrics." Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society 16, no. 2 (May 14, 2018): 110–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jices-05-2017-0029.
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Purpose This study aims to explore the ethical and social issues of tattoo recognition technology (TRT) and tattoo similarity detection technology (TSDT), which are expected to be increasingly used by state and local police departments and law enforcement agencies. Design/methodology/approach The paper investigates the new ethical concerns raised by tattoo-based biometrics on a comparative basis with face-recognition biometrics. Findings TRT raises much more ethically sensitive issues than face recognition, because tattoos are meaningful biometric traits, and tattoo identification is tantamount to the identification of many more personal features that normally would have remained invisible. TSDT’s assumption that classifying people in virtue of their visible features is useful to foretell their attitudes and behaviours is dangerously similar to racist thought. Practical implications The findings hope to promote an active debate on the ethical and social aspects of tattoo-based biometrics before it is intensely implemented by law enforcement agencies. Social implications Tattooed individuals – inasmuch as they are more controlled and monitored – are negatively discriminated in comparison to un-tattooed individuals. As tattooing is not uniformly distributed among population, many demographic groups like African–Americans will be overrepresented in tattoos databases used by TRT and TSDT, thus being affected by disproportionately higher risk to be found as a match for a given suspect. Originality/value TRT and TSDT represent one of the new frontiers of biometrics. The ethical and social issues raised by TRT and TSDT are currently unexplored.
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Nur Rohmah and Magfirotul Hamdiah. "PERSEPSI MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS PGRI ADI BUANA SURABAYA TERHADAP TRADISI TATO MAHASISWA ASAL KEPULAUAN MENTAWAI." Al-Fikru : Jurnal Pendidikan Dan Sains 3, no. 1 (April 29, 2022): 57–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.55210/al-fikru.v3i1.799.
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This research is entitled Perceptions of Students of Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya on the Tattoo Tradition of Students from the Mentawai Islands. The research aims to determine the students' views about the Mentawai tattoo tradition which is against the world of education. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The results of the study showed that the perception of students at the PGRI Adi Buana University Surabaya towards tattoos was very positive, more than 75% of students already understood the outline of tattoos, both tattoos as a symbol of identity and as art. Most students agree that tattoos have now become a trend that cannot be separated from modern society. Even the pictures are so diverse and interesting that what was once seen as scary has now become commonplace. They understand that a person who has a tattoo does not mean someone who is not intellectual or has no skills. They are free people and appreciate the art that is applied to their bodies. As long as its existence does not disturb others there should be no problems and there is no need to label the tattooed person as evil or close to deviant behavior.Keywords: Mentawai Tattoos, Tattoo Perception,
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UMBARA, I. GEDE GANDEVA, NI LUH PUTU SUCIPTAWATI, and DESAK PUTU EKA NILAKUSMAWATI. "PENGARUH SENI DAN SOSIAL BUDAYA TERHADAP PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT MENGENAI TATO MENGGUNAKAN STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (SEM)." E-Jurnal Matematika 7, no. 4 (December 1, 2018): 364. http://dx.doi.org/10.24843/mtk.2018.v07.i04.p226.
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This study purposed to know the effect of art and socio-culture on the public perception of tattoos. The data used in this study is the primary data collected using a questionnaires distributed to 200 people with 100 non-tattooed people and 100 tattooed people. This study used covariance-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS software, and used three latent variables such as art, socio-culture and tattoo perception. The results of this study show art and socio-culture have a significant effect on tattoo perception.
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Sundberg, Kristina, and Ulrika Kjellman. "The tattoo as a document." Journal of Documentation 74, no. 1 (January 8, 2018): 18–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-03-2017-0043.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how tattoos can be considered documents of an individual’s identity, experiences, status and actions in a given context, relating to ideas stating that archival records/documents can be of many types and have different functions. The paper also wants to discuss how tattoos serve as a bank of memories and evidence on a living body; in this respect, the tattooed body can be viewed as an archive, which immortalises and symbolises the events and relationships an individual has experienced in his or her life, and this in relation to a specific social and cultural context. Design/methodology/approach To discuss these issues, the authors take the point of departure in the tattoo practice of Russian/Soviet prisoners. The tattoo material referred to is from the “Russian Criminal Tattoo Archive”. The archive is created by FUEL Design and Publishing that holds the meanings of the tattoos as explained in Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume I-III. The authors exemplify this practice with two photographs of Soviet/Russian prisoners and their tattoos. By using a semiotic analysis that contextualises these images primarily through literature studies, the authors try to say something about what meaning these tattoos might carry. Findings The paper argues that it is possible to view the tattoo as a document, bound to an individual, reflecting his/her life and a given social and cultural context. As documents, they provide the individual with the essential evidence of his or her endeavours in a criminal environment. They also function as an individual’s memory of events and relationships (hardships and comradeships). Subsequently, the tattoos help create and sustain an identity. Finally, the tattoo presents itself as a document that may represent a critique of a dominant society or simply the voice of the alienated. Originality/value By showing how tattoos can be seen as documents and memory records, this paper brings a new kind of item into information and archival studies. It also uses theories and concepts from information and archival studies to put new light on the functions of tattoos.
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Kim, Myeongjin, Suhyun Park, Hyun Uk Lee, and Hyun Wook Kang. "Quantitative Monitoring of Tattoo Contrast Variations after 755-nm Laser Treatments in In Vivo Tattoo Models." Sensors 20, no. 1 (January 4, 2020): 285. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s20010285.
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Laser lights have been used by dermatologists for tattoo removal through photothermal interactions. However, most clinical studies used a visual scoring method to evaluate the tattoo removal process less objectively, leading to unnecessary treatments. This study aimed to develop a simple and quantitative imaging method to monitor the degree of tattoo removal in in vivo skin models. Sprague Dawley rat models were tattooed with four different concentrations of black inks. Laser treatment was performed weekly on the tattoos using a wavelength of 755 nm over six weeks. Images of non-treated and treated samples were captured using the same method after each treatment. The intensities of the tattoos were measured to estimate the contrast for quantitative comparison. The results demonstrated that the proposed monitoring method quantified the variations in tattoo contrast after the laser treatment. Histological analysis validated the significant removal of tattoo inks, no thermal injury to adjacent tissue, and uniform remodeling of epidermal and dermal layers after multiple treatments. This study demonstrated the potential of the quantitative monitoring technique in assessing the degree of clearance level objectively during laser treatments in clinics.
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Tampa, Mircea, Madalina Irina Mitran, Cristina Iulia Mitran, Clara Matei, Andreea Amuzescu, Alina Andreea Buzatu, and Simona Roxana Georgescu. "Viral Infections Confined to Tattoos—A Narrative Review." Medicina 58, no. 3 (February 23, 2022): 342. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medicina58030342.
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Since ancient times, people have tattooed their skin for various reasons. In the past, tattoos were associated with low social status; nowadays, tattoos are very popular and are considered a form of art. However, tattoos are associated with various clinical problems, including immune reactions, inflammatory disorders, infections, and even skin cancer. Epidemiological and clinical data of infections on tattoos are scarce. Tattoo-related infections are mostly bacterial; only a few localized viral infections have been reported so far and are caused by molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), human papillomavirus (HPV), and herpes simplex virus (HSV). In most cases, the lesions were strictly confined to the area of the tattoo. In this review, we have analysed reported cases of viral infections localized on tattoos and discussed the possible mechanisms involved in the occurrence of these infections.
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Çağlayandereli, Mustafa, and Hediye Göker. "Anatolia tattoo art; Tunceli exampleAnadolu dövme sanatı; Tunceli ili örneği." Journal of Human Sciences 13, no. 2 (May 17, 2016): 2545. http://dx.doi.org/10.14687/jhs.v13i2.3827.
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In this article, Anatolia tattoo tradition and art are examinated of Tunceli culture. Tattoo is accepted the first father of writing is defined to aim of decoration or giving message and to paint specific cultural figures to the body and lower part of skin surface. Tattoo is one of subject of social sciences especially sociology and antropology, tattoo is dating back to old periods of history, and it is seen in all societies as a cultural object. The tattoo is also a colorful elemen of Anatolian civilization. As a sociological context of tattoo is used to show an occupation group as a ‘mark’, social statute or tribe and tariqat of a person’s society. However, there is a belief such as Anatolian tattoo motifs protect to people from illness and the evi leye and these motifs bring beauty and bravery.Anatolia tattoo art is a general expression of composition of different local specifics. Tunceli region is the most specific city in Turkey with its geographical density of ‘Alevi’ and ‘Kurd’ identities. More than 90% population in Tunceli, societies are formed from tribes and these tribes are different from general society. According to this information, the aim of this research is to describe Tunceli tattoo art, which is estimated specific, and to determine its similarities and differences from Anatolia tattoo art. At the same time, this information are quality to assist in Anatolia tattoo art literature.Datas in Article are gotten after face-to-face interviews, which are prepared by researches via their developed standart question form, and 15 people (who had tattooes on their body) in 2010 in Tunceli. Tunceli tatoo art sample pictures are presented in Article’s addition part (with approval of source people).The general result from the research is: (1) Tunceli tattoos are not Picture; they are ideogram form of Picture. (2) Tunceli tattoo technique is not more different from East and South-East Anatolia regions. (3) Ethnic or religious figures are not dominant in Tunceli tattoos. (4) Tribe’s figurs also are not dominant in Tunceli tattoos. (5) According to this, Tunceli tattoos can be evaluated a kind of figur in Anatolia tattoo tradition. (6) In Sociological, interest of traditional tattoo art is decreased in Tunceli and ‘tattoo desgins’ concerning Western Culture become widespread.According to this reason, the suggest of researchers is Tunceli and Anatolia tattoo art should become brand value via scientific researches and add to global relation networks. ÖzetMakalede Tunceli kültürüne ait Anadolu dövme geleneği ve sanatı incelenmiştir. Yazının ilk atası kabul edilen dövme, süsleme veya mesaj verme amacıyla, belirli kültürel figürlerin, bedene; derinin alt yüzeyine nakşedilmesidir. Dövme, tarihin eski dönemlerine dayanan ve tüm toplumlarda görülen kültürel objedir. Dövme Anadolu medeniyetinin de renkli bir unsuru olagelmiştir. Dövme “damga” olarak kimi zaman bir meslek grubunu, sosyal statüyü veya aşiret ve tarikat gibi kişinin bağlı bulunduğu topluluğu belirtmek amacıyla kullanılmıştır. Aynı zamanda Anadolu dövme motiflerinin kişiyi hastalıklardan, nazardan koruduğuna; güzellik ve yiğitlik getirdiğine inanılmaktadır.Anadolu’da dövme sanatı farklı yöresel özgüllüklerinin bileşimi olan genel bir form ortaya çıkarır. Bunlardan Tunceli yöresi, “Alevi” ve “Kürt” kimliklerin coğrafi yoğunluğu bakımından, Türkiye’nin en özgün ili konumundadır. Tunceli’de yaşayan nüfusun büyük çoğunluğu, toplumun genelinden farklılaşan aşiret düzenindeki topluluklardan oluşmaktadır. Buna göre makalede Tunceli dövme sanatını betimlemek ve Anadolu dövme sanatından benzer ve farklı özelliklerini tespit etmek istenmiştir. Burada ortaya konan bilgiler Anadolu dövme sanatı literatürüne katkı yapabilecek niteliktedir.Makalede sunulan veriler Ağustos 2010 tarihine aittir. Tunceli kent merkezinde kartopu örnekleme tekniğine göre tespit edilen (ve bedeninde dövme bulunan) 15 kişi ile standart soru formu aracıyla yüz yüze görüşülmüştür. Tunceli dövme sanatı örneklerini gösteren fotoğraflar (kaynak kişilerin onayı ile) makalenin ekinde sunulmuştur.Araştırmanın genel bulgusu şöyle ifade edilebilir: (1) Tunceli dövmeleri resim değil, resmin düşünce yazısına (ideograma) dönüşmüş şekilleridir. (2) Tunceli dövme tekniği Doğu ve Güney Doğu Anadolu Bölgelerinkinden çok farklı değildir. (3) Tunceli dövmelerinde etnik veya dinsel figürler başat değildir. (4) Tunceli dövmelerinde aşiret figürleri de başat değildir. (5) Buna göre, Tunceli dövmeleri, Anadolu dövme geleneği içerisinde motif çeşitlerinden birisi olarak değerlendirebilir. (6) Sosyolojik bilgi olmak üzere, Tunceli’de geleneksel dövme sanatına ilgi azalmıştır ve fakat Batı kültürünün “tattoo designs”leri yaygınlaşmaktadır.Araştırmada ortaya konan bulguya göre kaybolmaya yüz tutan Tunceli (ve genel olarak Anadolu) dövme sanatının sürdürülebilmesi için bilimsel araştırmalara gereksinim vardır. Dışarıya verdiği göç nedeniyle ekonomik ve sosyal sermayesini hızla kaybeden Tunceli (vb yerleşimler) çeşitli projelerle marka kent haline gelebiler. Tunceli’nin markalaşma sürecinde geleneksel dövme sanatı önemli rol oynayacaktır.
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Alsing, Kasper Køhler, Helle Hjorth Johannesen, Rasmus Hvass Hansen, and Jørgen Serup. "Tattoo complications and magnetic resonance imaging: a comprehensive review of the literature." Acta Radiologica 61, no. 12 (March 26, 2020): 1695–700. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0284185120910427.
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Tattooed patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can develop cutaneous complications during the procedure. Our aim was to review all published case reports on MRI-induced tattoo complications to identify a possible pattern. So far, 17 cases have been reported. Five (29%) of the cases were in cosmetic tattoos. Symptoms are abrupt and painful with fast onset during MRI, sometimes requiring termination of the procedure. Clinical signs are absent or manifested as inflammation sensed as burning. No thermal skin burns have been recognized. Full recovery is fast, with no sequelae. MRI-induced tattoo complications are uncommon. Patients with cosmetic and traditional tattoos can undergo routine MRI.
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Sadura, Filip, Maciej S. Wróbel, and Katarzyna Karpienko. "Colored Tattoo Ink Screening Method with Optical Tissue Phantoms and Raman Spectroscopy." Materials 14, no. 12 (June 8, 2021): 3147. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma14123147.
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Due to the increasing popularity of tattoos among the general population, to ensure their safety and quality, there is a need to develop reliable and rapid methods for the analysis of the composition of tattoo inks, both in the ink itself and in already existing tattoos. This paper presents the possibility of using Raman spectroscopy to examine tattoo inks in biological materials. We have developed optical tissue phantoms mimicking the optical scattering coefficient typical for human dermis as a substitute for an in vivo study. The material employed herein allows for mimicking the tattoo-making procedure. We investigated the effect of the scattering coefficient of the matrix in which the ink is located, as well as its chemical compositions on the spectra. Raman surface line scanning has been carried out for each ink in the skin phantom to establish the spatial gradient of ink concentration distribution. This ensures the ability to detect miniature concentrations for a tattoo margin assessment. An analysis and comparison of the spectra of the inks and the tattooed inks in the phantoms are presented. We recommend the utilization of Raman spectroscopy as a screening method to enforce the tattoo ink safety legislations as well as an early medical diagnostic screening tool.
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Guo, Yiyou. "Are We under the Influence of What This Study See: The Power of Body Tattoos in a Job Interview." BCP Social Sciences & Humanities 16 (March 26, 2022): 306–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.54691/bcpssh.v16i.477.
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Fair treatment of employees is an important ethical question. With the increasing number of tattooed workers in the workplace and on the job market, their work experience and the treatment they receive deserve more attention. To date, however, very few studies have focused on such a niche group of employees. The intention of this study was to offer insights on the experience of tattooed individuals in job interviews. Using an experimental design, this study examined the influence of visible tattoos on hiring decisions and interviewers’ evaluations. Participants (N=233) were recruited online, in China, and they were assigned to one of four experimental conditions: tattoo vs. no tattoo job applicant and entry-level vs. managerial positions. The results show that applicants with visible tattoos had decreased chances of being hired. Interviewers in the study were also more likely to perceive the virtual job candidate with tattoos as less competent, especially when hiring at the management-level position. These results serve to raise awareness around biases and stereotypes experienced by tattooed individuals seeking employment.
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Jumpo, Sonny Anak, and Mohammad Puad bin Bebit. "The Depiction of Asian Tattoos in Popular Culture and the Mainstream media." 12th GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 12, no. 1 (October 8, 2021): 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.35609/gcbssproceeding.2021.12(12).
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Tattoos add a perceived aesthetic value to the body of the wearer. In instances where tattoos are worn – by choice – to enhance the outer appearance of the wearer, they are a vivid expression of artistic freedom, individualism and even a mark of belonging. For the same reasons that their appearance becomes conspicuous, tattoo wearers are vulnerable to receive negative first impressions. Tattoos are broadly divided into three types: those that are of tribal origins, those that are linked with criminal communities, and those that are forcefully given to mark prisoners or given as punishment. In the main stream media, the tattoos shown are often worn by antagonists or characters of a criminal nature. Recognizable Asian tattoos range from Japanese Horimono to Borneo tribal tattoos. A well-known example of tribal tattoo are the ones worn by Borneo Ibans. This paper will explain the importance of semiotics studies by looking at the cultural value of a particular tribal tattoo. The bunga terung is an Iban tattoo that a man will get when he goes for bejalai, a journey comparable to a walkabout. The theory of semiotics and representation by Charles Sanders Peirce will cover the knowledge process towards understanding the bunga terung. This research will enable us to differentiate between a tattoo that represents a particular indigenous community and a tattoo that represents a criminal one. Keywords: Bunga Terung, Gang Tattoo, Tribal Tattoo, Cultural Identity, Iban Tattoo.
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Sagugurat, Rosli Penji, and Mac Aditiawarman. "Semiology Analysis on Sikerei Tattoo in Taileleu Village, Southwest Siberut, Mentawai Island." Jurnal Ilmiah Langue and Parole 2, no. 2 (August 20, 2019): 47–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.36057/jilp.v2i2.367.
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This research is entitled "Semiology Analysis on Sikerei Tattoo in Taileleu village, southwest Siberut, Mentawai Island" seen from the perspective of structuralism. This research is limited to a number of basic ideas relating to observations into the following three questions: (1) how the forms of Sikerei tattoo, (2) what the meaning of Sikerei tattoos, and (3) what the function of Sikerei tattoo. The objectives of this research were (1) to explain the forms of Sikerei tattoo, (2) to analyze the meaning of Sikerei tattoo, and (3) to describe the function of Sikerei tattoo. The theory used is from Pierce's about semiotics which is used to answer the purpose of this research. For the method of data analysis, the authors use qualitative research by emphasizing meaning and inner understanding (verstehen), reasoning, definitions of certain situations (in some contexts), more to examine things related to everyday life such as the culture of an area and also semiotic theory. Data collection techniques use literature study techniques in finding data that is relevant to the subject of analysis. This research is qualitative research using the form of field notes, interviews, official personal documents, and photographs or images. The object of this research is Sikerei who is tattooed and the data is tattoos. Finding in this analysis will be focused on the Sikerei tattoo in Taileleu village, southwest Siberut, Mentawai Island. First, the forms of Sikerei tattoo. Second, the meaning of Sikerei tattoo. Third, the function of Sikerei tattoo. Conclusion in this analysis is Sibalubalu as a symbol of health, said health because Sibalubalu is only used by Sikerei where Sikerei is a remedy for sick people in the Mentawai Islands especially in Taileleu village. And suggestion in this thesis is the early achievement that still needs to be developed and continued with more careful study, especially in terms of the research in the field of Sikerei tattoo.
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Spyridonos, Panagiota, Vasiliki Zampeli, Sophia-Nefeli Rapti, and Ioannis D. Bassukas. "A Guttate Psoriasis That Tends to Spare Three Tattoos: A Macrophage Liaison." Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine 2021 (September 11, 2021): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9448636.
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Induction of new psoriasis sites was reported in only a small amount of psoriasis patients undergoing tattooing, despite the intuitive belief that tattoo trauma might awaken the disease due to the isomorphic phenomenon of Koebner. In this case report, we discuss a patient who presented with a remarkable sparing of his three tattoo sites during a guttate psoriasis flare-up that was unrelated to tattooing. The spatial concordance of tattoo and psoriasis lesions was analyzed on clinical pictures of tattoo sites taken during the psoriasis episode. For the quantification of the spatial distribution of the psoriasis lesions, Voronoi diagrams were generated, and coefficients of variation and the two-sample t-test were employed to compare the distributions of Voronoi patch sizes in different settings. Compared to skin areas without tattoos, a tattoo introduced a higher variation in the sizes of the Voronoi patches centered around psoriasis lesions. Based on our findings, we would like to discuss the possible role of macrophages as the key cellular link in the complex pathophysiologic relationship between tattooing/tattoo and psoriasis. Taking into account the relationship of autophagy and psoriasis lesions, we propose the hypothesis that tattoos represent a “psoriasis-hostile” tissue environment pertained by a population of LAP active M2-polarized macrophages. Further clinical studies of the relationship of psoriasis lesions to the tattooed skin are needed and may provide important insights into the role of macrophages in the pathogenesis of psoriasis.
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Schlösser, Adriano, Andréia Isabel Giacomozzi, Brigido Vizeu Camargo, Emanuely Zelir Pereira da Silva, and Marlon Xavier. "Tattooed and Non-Tattooed Women: Motivation, Social Practices and Risk Behavior." Psico-USF 25, no. 1 (March 2020): 51–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1413-82712020250105.
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Abstract This study aimed at identifying motivations, risk behavior and social practices, comparing tattooed and non-tattooed women. 316 women (50% tattooed) were surveyed online, answering questions on sociodemographic data, social practices, motivations, and risk behavior. Data collection strategies included snow-balling, social networks, personal contact, and visits to tattoo parlors. The main results indicate that the majority of women express satisfaction with their physical appearance after getting tattooed, and wouldn’t get the tattoo removed. Being tattooed correlated with risk behaviors such as casual sex with unknown people, alcohol and drug use, and psychopathology. The sample presented more similarities than differences between tattooed and non-tattooed groups, suggesting that growing popularization and social acceptance of tattooing has led to a decrease of the differences between the groups. Such results may inform future research and the production of informative materials aimed at demystifying negative stereotypes associated to tattoos.
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AMANDA, RESTY, SRI NARTI, and BAYU RISDIYANTO. "ANALISIS MAKNA TATO SEBAGAI MEDIA EKSPRESI DIRI." Profesional: Jurnal Komunikasi dan Administrasi Publik 6, no. 2 (December 18, 2019): 68–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.37676/professional.v6i2.946.
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The rise of the use of tattoos at this time is proof that the elements of cultural order and people’spattern of thought have changed especially in Bengkulu city. Tattoos ware once a sign of crime, but nows tattoos have become commonplace and even today tattoos have become a medium of art of self-expression that carries meanings of one's life journey. This study aims to determine self-expression and the meaning of tattoos as a medium of selfexpression in the tattoo userscommunity users in Bengkulu city. This research uses Charles Sanders Peirce theory and method of data analysis techniques (triangel meaning) which consists of signs, object (object), interpreters (interpretant). To convince the results of the analysis in this study, the authors chose several informants consisting of 5 informan namely 3 men and 2 women with different forms of tattoos. The results of this study prove that tattoos are symbolic art that can be a medium for someone to express themselves disappointed selfexpression, love, self-identity and others. Referring to the sign consists of qualisign that we can see in the tattoo of a rose-headed skull, the sinsignnamely tattoo scissors and a sewing machine and legisianis skull-headed pineapple tattoo. The second is an object consists of an icon that is the faces tattoo of the queens such as Queen DwiSiren, Queen Isabella I, then index the arrow tattoos and the tattoos of the faces of the two boys. Symbol is the queen’s face figure tattoo and Doraemon and Tinkerbell cartoon characters. The third interpretant consists of rhemes, namely rose tattoos and then signedare tattoo scissors and sewing machines and the last argument is all the reasons why the informant made the tattoo. Tattoos on a person's body have meanings such as meaning of the expressions of love for two boys, a birthday presents for the wife, a form of affection for the mother, disappointed the be born in the midst of a broken home family, hope of having a life like a queen and others.
Keywords: tattoos, self-expression media, semiotic
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Weidner, Kelly, Anjali Bal, Samantha Rains, and Christopher Leeds. "Tattooing and brand sponsorship: how far is too far?" Journal of Product & Brand Management 25, no. 4 (July 18, 2016): 387–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jpbm-09-2015-0977.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how consumers view sponsorship tattoos. This study specifically addresses three research questions: first, how consumers view the idea of sponsorship tattooing; second, how the brand of the tattoo alters acceptance of the tattoo; and third, how the placement on the body of the athlete affects acceptance of the tattoo. Design/methodology/approach To address these research questions, focus groups were conducted. Findings Findings highlighted three important themes related to tattoos, sponsorships and brand perceptions: meaning of the tattoo itself, meaning related to the brand and the tattoo and meaning related to the tattoo and athlete. Practical implications For practitioners, this research highlights the complexity between consumers’ interaction with brands through sponsorship tattoos, which is a complicated, multi-dimensional process during which meaning can be assigned to multiple facets of the sponsorship relationship. Originality/value For scholars, this research offers a glimpse into an emerging trend that ties together the multi-billion dollar sports and tattoo industries. In sum, this research identifies ways in which consumers interpret meaning related to the tattoo itself, the brand and the athlete based on placement, sport and brand perceptions.
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Peng, Yizhe. "The Application of Traditional Chinese Tattoo Patterns in Modern Packaging Design." BCP Social Sciences & Humanities 15 (March 13, 2022): 42–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.54691/bcpssh.v15i.361.
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With the progress of the times and the development of the economy, people's spiritual culture has also developed and their aesthetic awareness has reached a new height. For the millennial generation, most people no longer have a prejudiced attitude towards people with tattoos, and some even want to have their own tattoos. These days tattoos speak to the individuality and beliefs of a new generation of young people, using their skin as a vehicle to leave a lasting memory in the form of a needle and ink combination, but for those who prefer it but cannot get a tattoo, they often opt for tattoo stickers instead. Inspired by traditional tattoo elements, this paper takes the application of traditional Chinese tattoo motifs in modern packaging design as its inspiration, categorising and outlining traditional tattoo motifs, as well as describing the artistic characteristics of tattoo motifs, and then applying these tattoo motifs to modern packaging design respectively. Modern packaging design is an important part of modern design and is more decorative in design, generally using bright colours and eye-catching text. The integration of traditional tattoo art and packaging design not only breaks through the tattoo stereotype at the same time, but also innovates the expression of modern packaging design, enriching the decorative nature of packaging design while inheriting the tattoo culture.
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Ozanne, Marie, Michael J. Tews, and Anna S. Mattila. "Are tattoos still a taboo?" International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 31, no. 2 (February 11, 2019): 874–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-09-2017-0565.
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PurposeAs tattoos increase in popularity, questions persist regarding their impact on customer perceptions. To help shed light into this issue, this paper aims to explore the impact of tattooed restaurant servers in the context of service failures. Through the agency and communion theory, the authors propose that a female server with tattoos induces higher levels of negative word of mouth (WOM) intention than her male counterpart. Furthermore, the authors propose that perceived competence mediates this effect.Design/methodology/approachThrough a 2 (tattoos status: yes, no) × 2 (server’s gender: male, female) experimental design, a panel of consumers were exposed to a restaurant service failure scenario with a photograph of a server. Depending on the condition, the server was either a male or female and had (or not) a tattoo on their left arm and neck. The same tattoo design was used for both genders.FindingsThe findings indicate that, in a service failure context, customers’ propensity to generate negative WOM does not differ across tattooed (vs non-tattooed) servers. However, contrary to the expectations of the authors, people tend to react more negatively to a male (vs female) server with tattoos.Originality/valueResearch on tattoos in the customer service context is scant, especially in hospitality. Furthermore, no previous study on tattoos has empirically tested a mediation process explaining differences in customer perceptions. Contrary to previous findings, this study demonstrates that an exposure to male (vs female) tattooed servers increases customers’ propensity to generate negative WOM. In other words, the type of profession coupled with the employees’ gender might influence customer perceptions. Furthermore, as customers’ propensity to generate negative WOM did not increase when served by a tattooed (vs non-tattooed) employee, managers in aesthetic labor industries, such as the foodservice business, can be more accepting of employees with tattoos.
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Wee, Syeo Young, Tae Hyung Kim, and Eun Soo Park. "Removal of a red tattoo on the lips using a 532-nm picosecond laser." Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 27, no. 3 (July 30, 2021): 109–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.14730/aaps.2021.00045.
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Tattoos, which people choose to have performed for various reasons, can have multiple colors, ranging from conventional black to red, yellow, blue, and others. As tattoos have become increasingly popular, the need for tattoo removal has also grown, and the most commonly used method for removal is a laser. However, the extent to which various types of lasers remove different tattoo pigments is clearly important. Although extensive research has been done on black tattoos, red tattoos have not been adequately studied, and there are few case reports on red tattoos. We present a case of effective removal of a red tattoo from the lips using a picosecond laser.
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Calvin, Calvin, and Suzy Azeharie. "Disonansi Kognitif Pemakai Tato di Jakarta (Studi Kasus Penyesalan pada Pengguna Tato)." Kiwari 1, no. 2 (May 31, 2022): 293. http://dx.doi.org/10.24912/ki.v1i2.15574.
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Tattoos basically a work of painting that uses the body as the medium. The process of making it using a machine with a needle by adding colored ink to beautify the tattoo. Not a few who feel sorry for having tattooed themselves. This study aims to determine the cognitive dissonance process that occurs in tattoo wearers in Jakarta (Case Study of Regret On Tattoo Users). This study uses cognitive dissonance theory. and the sources of this research are individual tattoo users in Jakarta who regret it. Researchers used a descriptive qualitative approach with case study research methods, data collection techniques using interviews, observations, documentation and literature studies. In this study, there were five key informants and one expert informant. The results of the study show that tattoo users who experience dissonance are caused because in Jakarta there are still many who think tattoos are a bad thing and think that tattooing is not an art but tattoos are usually intended by criminals. and in Jakarta it seems that more women experience a sense of dissonance from using tattoos than men.Tato merupakan sebuah karya seni lukis yang menjadikan tubuh sebagai medianya. Proses pembuatanya menggunakan mesin dengan jarum dengan menambahkan tinta yang berwarna untuk memperindah tato tersebut. Tidak sedikit yang merasa menyesal karena telah menato dirinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses disonansi kognitif yang terjadi pada pemakai tato di Jakarta (Studi Kasus Penyesalan Pada Pengguna Tato). penelitian ini menggunakan teori disonansi kognitif. dan yang menjadi narasumber dari penelitian ini adalah individu pengguna tato di Jakarta yang menyesal. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode penelitian studi kasus, teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi dan studi kepustakaan. Dalam penelitian ini terdapat lima informan kunci dan satu informan ahli. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa pengguna tato yang mengalami disonansi disebabkan karena di Jakarta masih banyak yang menganggap tato adalah hal yang tidak baik dan beranggapan tato itu bukanlah sebuah seni namun tato biasanya ditujukan oleh penjahat. dan di Jakarta tampaknya lebih banyak perempuan yang mengalami rasa disonansi karena menggunakan tato dibandingkan dengan laki-laki.
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J. Patel, Dharaben, Dhwaniben R. Makwana, Nehabahen T Solanki, and Kirti S. Parmar. "A STUDY TO EVALUATE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF Q SWITCHED ND:YAG LASER IN AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL TATTOO REMOVAL." International Journal of Advanced Research 10, no. 11 (November 30, 2022): 705–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/15719.
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Introduction: Tattooing has gain popularity since ancient time and has become increasingly popular, particularly among young people. Advances in Laser and Light based technology have revolutionized tattoo removal, using various wavelength to target various tattoo color pigments and lesser complications. The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is considered the standard device of choice for laser tattoo removal. Aims: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Q switched ND YAG laser in amateur and professional tattoo removal. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective, interventional single centre study carried out in dermatology outpatient department of a tertiary care teaching hospital in western India. Total 44 patients over the period of 18 months with red, green, blue or black colour tattoo according to inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled. Results: Most common age group in our study was 21-30 years (61.4%). Amateur tattoo 34 (77.3%) were much more than professional tattoo 10 (22.7%). Blue-black tattoo (93.2%) was more common than red-green (6.8%) colour tattoo. Most common reason for tattoo removal was found to be Army/ Police recruitment in 31 (70.5%) patients. In amateur tattoo at end of 10th session 93.34% had excellent to clear response while in professional tattoo it was only 20%. Conclusion: Amateur tattoos generally require six or more sessions and professional tattoos may need ten or more sessions.
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Leijs, Marike, Hannah Schaefer, Albert Rübben, Claudio Cacchi, Thomas Rustemeyer, and Sebastiaan van der Bent. "Cutaneous Malignancies in Tattoos, a Case Series of Six Patients." Current Oncology 28, no. 6 (November 15, 2021): 4721–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/curroncol28060398.
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Background: A variety of side effects following the tattooing of the skin were reported over the years. Analytical studies showed that some tattoo inks contain harmful compounds. Methods: We presented six patient cases with cutaneous malignancies in tattooed skin and performed an extensive literature research. Results: Two patients with black ink tattoos that were diagnosed with malignant melanoma raises the number of described cases to 36 patients. One of the patients developed an immunologic reaction limited to the tattoo area after treatment with a targeted immune therapy. In the other patient, the malignancy (malignant melanoma) was fatal. Basal cell carcinoma was seen in four patients with tattoos containing varying ink colors (black, green, red). This increased the number of described patient cases to 18. Although some ink components and their cleavage products have carcinogenic properties, epidemiological evidence for a causative correlation fails. Further epidemiologic studies on tattoos and malignancies, as well as on the appearance of naevi in tattoos, are necessary. Determining the type of mutation might be helpful to separate sun-induced tumors from skin cancers due to other pathogenic mechanisms.
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Bäumler, W., and K. T. Weiß. "Laser assisted tattoo removal – state of the art and new developments." Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences 18, no. 2 (2019): 349–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c8pp00416a.
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Decorative tattoos including permanent make-up are very popular world-wide. As the trend for tattoo acquisition increases, the demand for tattoo removal will similarly rise. This article highlights the state of the art and new developments in laser assisted tattoo removal.
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Chen, Peter John. "‘It's the outline of a pig and then it has the words underneath, “vegan for life”‘: Vegans and their Tattoos." Animal Studies Journal 9, no. 2 (December 2020): 260–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.14453/asj/v9.i2.11.
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This paper examines the relationships between vegans living in Australia and their tattoos. While tattooing has become an increasingly popular part of mainstream consumer culture, vegans often identify their tattoos in terms of major life events (of which catalysts to become vegan and vegan transition are but one), marks of remembrance or aides-mémoire, and tools to signal to other vegans and begin conversations with non-vegans. Defying simple classification, many of the tattoos sported by vegans are overlaid with multiple meanings. While some aspects of tattoo culture are found within this subset of tattooed people, practice behaviours such as ingredient checking shape tattoo acquisition practices, while the notion of veganism as an ‘final state’ has implications for the way tattoos are commonly seen as marking the ongoing flow of life events. Significantly, a high proportion of vegans’ tattoos express vegan themes implicitly or explicitly, with a significant minority seeing them as part of practices of activism and/or proselytisation. I conclude that this practice is non-trivial and represents an important political practice for many, but certainly not all, of my research participants.
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Rajab Bolookat, Eftekhar, Laurie J. Rich, Gyorgy Paragh, Oscar R. Colegio, Anurag K. Singh, and Mukund Seshadri. "Photoacoustic Imaging of Tattoo Inks: Phantom and Clinical Evaluation." Applied Sciences 10, no. 3 (February 4, 2020): 1024. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app10031024.
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Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is a novel hybrid imaging modality that provides excellent optical contrast with the spatial resolution of ultrasound in vivo. The method is widely being investigated in the clinical setting for diagnostic applications in dermatology. In this report, we illustrate the utility of PAI as a non-invasive tool for imaging tattoos. Ten different samples of commercially available tattoo inks were examined for their optoacoustic properties in vitro. In vivo PAI of an intradermal tattoo on the wrist was performed in a healthy human volunteer. Black/gray, green, violet, and blue colored pigments provided higher levels of PA signal compared to white, orange, red, and yellow pigments in vitro. PAI provided excellent contrast and enabled accurate delineation of the extent of the tattoo in the dermis. Our results reveal the photoacoustic properties of tattoo inks and demonstrate the potential clinical utility of PAI for intradermal imaging of tattoos. PAI may be useful as a clinical adjunct for objective preoperative evaluation of tattoos and potentially to guide/monitor laser-based tattoo removal procedures.
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Hutton Carlsen, Katrina, Mitra Sepehri, and Jørgen Serup. "Tattooist-Associated Tattoo Complications: “Overworked Tattoo,” “Pigment Overload” and Infections Producing Early and Late Adverse Events." Dermatology 236, no. 3 (September 9, 2019): 208–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000501962.
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Background: Tattooist-related technical failures of tattooing were hitherto unstudied and related to clinical complications. Tattooing requires talent, training and experience. Amateurism is a challenge in popular tattoo industry with no formal education and certification of the tattooists. Objective: To study technical tattoo failures causing disease in a consecutive hospital material of tattoo complications. Material: 574 patients with 702 tattoo complications referred to the “Tattoo Clinic” (a subspecialised dermatological clinic) were enrolled. Patients were examined clinically and classified with respect to the cause of complication. Results: 147 (21%) tattooist and tattoo studio-related complications were recorded, i.e. excessive pigment installed in the dermis with “pigment overload” in 64 (9%), tattoo “needle trauma” with “overworked tattoos” in 43 (6%), contaminated ink causing infection in 20 (3%), and other sources of infections related to tattooing in 20 (3%). Pain and discomfort were particularly common as well as long-term complications including scarring induced by “needle trauma.” “Pigment overload” with black pigment carried a special risk of granulomatous inflammation and sarcoid granuloma and was observed in 12/35 (34%) of punch biopsies taken from tattoos with “pigment overload.” Keratoacanthoma associated with trauma was observed in 1 case. 82% of complications were related to professional tattooists working in a tattoo studio and 18% to amateurs. Conclusion: Technical failures of tattooing are associated with medical tattoo complications. “Needle trauma” with major skin damage, e.g. “overworked tattoo,” and installation of excessive pigment, e.g. “pigment overload,” and (re)use of contaminated tattoo ink bottles are identified failures calling for preventive intervention.
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Foran, Christopher P., Damon H. Clark, Torey Alling, Irene Meza Sanchez, Briah Fischer, Reynold Henry, Kazuhide Matsushima, Kenji Inaba, and Demetrios G. Demetriades. "Laser Tattoo Removal: A New Tool for Hospital-based Violence Prevention?" American Surgeon 86, no. 10 (October 2020): 1337–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0003134820964443.
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Introduction Gang-related tattoos may increase an individual’s risk for violent victimization. We present our early experience using a physician-staffed tattoo removal initiative as 1 component of a violence prevention program. Methods Surgeons from our trauma department in partnership with a community advocacy group performed voluntary laser tattoo removal for individuals within our catchment area. Clients were asked to complete a voluntary, anonymous survey. This survey addressed tattoo acquisition, identified motives and goals for tattoo removal, and reported if those goals were met by the tattoo removal service. Issues involving gang affiliation and interpersonal violence were specifically queried. Results are listed as simple percentages. Results 81 of 122 (66%) program enrollees completed the survey. The average number of laser removal sessions at the time of questionnaire was 3 (range 1-15). 41% of respondents possessed gang or “crew” related tattoos. 22% of respondents possessed a tattoo related to an intimate partner who was gang affiliated. 21% of respondents desired tattoo removal for the motive of leaving gang affiliation with 94% of those respondents reporting success. 59% of respondents sought tattoo removal to improve employment opportunities with 81% of those respondents reporting success. 30% of respondents desired tattoo removal to improve personal safety or avoid violence with 80% of those respondents reporting success. Conclusion Stated client goals for tattoo removal and their subjective reports of success achieving these goals demonstrate the possible effectiveness of laser tattoo removal as a tool to help clients avoid future violence and progress toward gang disengagement. Trauma departments should consider laser tattoo removal as part of future violence prevention initiatives.
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Sabio, J. M., S. De Betolaza, and J. A. Vargas-Hitos. "Characteristics and safety of tattoos in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus." Lupus 28, no. 10 (August 5, 2019): 1250–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961203319867395.
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Objective The objective of this study was to determine the safety of tattoos in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods Patients ( N = 147; ≤55 years; 92% women) were asked if they had tattoos. The characteristics of the tattoos and the immediate complications were investigated and compared with those of a matched control group. We examined retrospectively after the tattoo was completed whether there had been flare-ups or increased organ damage (Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics/American Collage of Rheumatology Damage Index (SDI)). Finally, we compared the SLE-related characteristics of patients with and without tattoos. Results Twenty-eight patients (19%, 26 women, median (interquartile range) age 33 (25–42) years, 65 tattoos in total) had ≥1 tattoo. At the time the tattoo was done the median (interquartile range) SLEDAI and SDI were 2 (0–2) and 0 (0–1), respectively. The characteristics of the tattoos were similar to those of controls. No patients experienced acute complications. After a median follow-up of 17 (12–20) months (3 (2–4) visits/year) four patients had five mild-to-moderate flare-ups. The median time between the tattoo and the flare-up was 9 (6–14) months. No increase in SDI was observed. The SLE-related characteristics of patients with and without tattoos were similar. Conclusion Tattoos seem to be safe in SLE patients with inactive or low active disease.
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Sihombing, Lambok Hermanto, Puji Lestari, Anna Tanaffasa, Nabilah Salwa Yusrina, and Safarina Safarina. "Revealing the Tattoo Philosophy and Pop Culture of the RR Kakek Gaul Community." IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature 9, no. 2 (December 18, 2021): 81–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.24256/ideas.v9i2.2032.
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In the current era, Indonesian people have begun to open their minds to eliminate negative thoughts about people who have tattoos on their bodies. This is due to the mixing of foreign cultures that have entered Indonesia, not even a few minors have the motivation to have tattoos on their body parts. This research analyzed one of the tattoo communities located in Jakarta named the RR Kakek Gaul Community. In order to help the researchers doing the analysis, the researchers used Semiotics concept from Roland Barthes and signs from Peirce. The sources were taken from the RR Kakek Gaul Community Instagram and YouTube accound which were more specific on two members from its community. The results of this study showed that the members of the RR Kakek Gaul Community tried to deliver messages of optimism in seeing future life and eliminating negatives from the non-tattoed people who underestimaed them. They sent those meanings through tattoo symbol they had.
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Khosla, Vivek, Verghese Joseph, and Harvey Gordon. "Tattoos: what is their significance?" Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 16, no. 4 (July 2010): 281–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.108.006205.
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SummaryThe prevalence of tattoos is higher among people with mental disorders and those likely to come in contact with mental health services. The motivations for acquiring a tattoo are varied and tattoos can give clues to the presence of particular psychiatric conditions and to the inner world of patients. Psychiatrists need to be aware of the health and safety issues surrounding the tattooing procedure and be able to give appropriate advice to their patients if they wish to acquire a tattoo. The issue of capacity must be considered. This may be particularly relevant for clinicians working with adolescents, the most common age group for acquiring tattoos. Owing to the high proportion of adults who subsequently regret their tattoos and the associated psychological and social distress, clinicians should be aware of methods of tattoo removal.
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Koch, Jerome R., Alden E. Roberts, Myrna L. Armstrong, and Donna C. Owen. "Correlations of Religious Belief and Practice with College Students' Tattoo-Related Behavior." Psychological Reports 94, no. 2 (April 2004): 425–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.94.2.425-430.
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This research builds on a large body of literature which suggests that religious belief and practice suppress deviant behavior. Survey data from 520 undergraduates (64% freshmen and sophomores; 70% female; 80% Euro-American) at a large public university in the southwest were examined for whether students' strength of religious faith, church attendance, or frequency of prayer correlated with their having a tattoo, being interested in tattoos, or being likely to get a (or another) tattoo. Analysis showed strength of religious faith had a weak, negative correlation with having a tattoo, being interested in tattoos, and being likely to get a (or another) tattoo. Church attendance also weakly correlated with a reduced interest in tattooing. Since the strength of the numerous correlations was very low and barely reached statistical significance, religious belief and behavior do not appear to be associated substantively with attitudes and behavior regarding tattoos. This suggests increasing cultural acceptance of tattooing.
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Guillem, Philippe, Hélène Raynal, Anaïs Wendling, and Nicolas Kluger. "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Influences Tattooing Practice in Women." Dermatology 236, no. 5 (2020): 445–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000504436.
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Background: The reasons or the motivations that compel people to get a tattoo or a body piercing (BP) are plentiful and personal. Patients with chronic cutaneous or systemic conditions may be interested in getting tattooed or pierced. Objective: To determine the frequency of body art practices in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and to evaluate the possible impact of HS in the decision-making process. Methods: An anonymous specific paper-based questionnaire was prospectively offered to patients (≥18 years) consecutively managed for HS from September 2016 to March 2017 in a French specialized center. Results: In total, 209 patients participated in the study, of whom 77 (37%) and 50 (24%) had tattoos and BP, respectively. These proportions were higher than those reported in the French population. HS prevented the decision to get a BP or a tattoo in 2 and 5%, respectively (fear of infection or healing difficulties). Fifteen patients (7%) got tattooed to hide a surgical HS scar (n = 5, 2%), to regain control over the pain or their bodies (n = 9, 4%), or to turn others’ eyes away from HS lesions or scars (n = 1, 0.5%). HS severity influenced a proportion of patients who intended to get a new tattoo. Conclusion: HS is associated with a significant increase in body art practices.
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Bicca, José Froner, Rodrigo Pereira Duquia, Juliano de Avelar Breunig, Paulo Ricardo Martins de Souza, and Hiram Larangeira de Almeida Jr. "Tattoos on 18-year-old male adolescents - Characteristics and associated factors." Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia 88, no. 6 (December 2013): 925–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20132192.
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BACKGROUND: Prevalence of tattoos is around 10-26% in men and 10-22% in women, and can involve negative effects such as: regret, removal attempts, physical and biological changes of the skin and association with some viral diseases. OBJECTIVE: to determine the prevalence, characteristics and factors associated with tattoos in recruiters joining the military. METHODS: the recruiters were examined by dermatologists that documented the presence or absence of tattoos, as well as their sizes, colors, designs and patterns, and whether they needed a parent's consent to get a tattoo. RESULTS: 1,968 recruiters were examined and the prevalence of tattoos was 10.82% (213), 141 (66.20%) had a single tattoo, 44 (20.66%) two tattoos, 15 (7.04%) three tattoos, 9 (4.23%) four tattoos, and 4 (1.88%) had more than four. Of the total sample, 168 (80.77%) reported getting the first tattoo before the age of 18. 158 (74.53%) were monochromatic. In relation to size, 108 (50.70%) had tattoos of up to 10 cm, 75 (35.21%) had tattoos measuring between 11-20cm, while 30 had ones over 21cm (14.09%). CONCLUSIONS: The population studied had a high prevalence of tattoos for their age, the percentage of complex (large and polychromatic) tattoos was also high.
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Montejo, Helmer B., and Riza Archival. "Interweaving of Unique Stories Nested in Flesh: A Perspective Analysis." Studies in Social Science Research 2, no. 4 (October 6, 2021): p8. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/sssr.v2n4p8.
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The purpose of this study is to critically analyze unique stories nested in flesh to exhaustively help readers and future researchers expand their appreciation and understanding on the expansive value of tattoos, its importance more than the symbols and images shown, and the recurring themes that can often tell you something about the person wearing the tattoo. Moreover, it seeks to understand how those without tattoos think towards those who have one. In this study, the researcher has used the qualitative method among 20 tattooed and 20 non-tattooed students in Talisay City College who were selected randomly. The results of the study show that non-tattooed respondents perceive as less acceptable than those students with tattoos. Most of the tattooed respondents’ motives for having tattoos are for self-identity that tattoos can never be taken away from them as it permanently inked on the skin. Other students see it as self-expression, making them unique in shapes, sizes, and colors. The researcher recommends an orientation-seminar on acceptance and tolerance in order to remove typecasting and value the stories inscribed in flesh.
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Ali, Saba M., Anita C. Gilliam, and Robert T. Brodell. "Sarcoidosis Appearing in a Tattoo." Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery 12, no. 1 (January 2008): 43–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.2310/7750.2007.00040.
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Background: Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease that may present as tattoo granulomas. Objective: A patient with systemic sarcoidosis who developed a granulomatous reaction within a tattoo is presented to stimulate interest in this unusual phenomenon. Methods and Results: A patient with a 6-year history of pulmonary sarcoidosis developed sarcoidal granulomas restricted to one pigment of a tattoo. Previous reports of sarcoidal granulomas within tattoos are reviewed, and information about the pathogenesis of this process is explored. Conclusion: Sarcoid granulomas may develop in tattoos as an isolated local reaction or as the presenting sign of systemic sarcoidosis. The reaction itself may provide insight into further understanding the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis.
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Gul, Somia, Aashi Safeer, and Ameera Obaid. "Metaphors as Tattoos on human body: Passion or Pathosis?" Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science 21, no. 3 (May 21, 2022): 730–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v21i3.59591.
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Background:The trend of tattoos increases day-by-day in many of the countries but unfortunately there is no evaluation of this practice in Pakistan.The term “tattoo” is the art of making colourful designs beneath the skin. There are different types of tattoos with different colour of inks. This practice is done for many reasons including fashion, beauty, to hide skin marks, addiction to pain, to memorize something or due to any personal reasons. Some people hide their tattoos due to some restrictions. Tattooed people may face restriction in jobs. They may cause different type of skin infections and other medical conditions. Objective:Our motive of research is to evaluate the relation of tattoos with disease conditions and reasons for adaptation of tattoos in Pakistan. Methodology:The data was collected by online interviews and face-to-face interactions with participants and tattoo artists. All the participants (N=181) with permanent tattoos were asked about different questions regarding age, gender, motivations for being tattooed, opinions and side effects following tattooing etc. Results: In Pakistan, tattooing is more common among males (74.03%) than females (25.96%). The highest motivation of being tattooed was found to be fashion (31.57%) and beauty (36.31%). Greater number of participants considered tattooing as harmless (66%) and less considered it as harmful (28%), while few (N=6%) have mixed opinions. Common side effect experienced by participants was inflammation (23.36%) and then allergy (11.41%) but majority of the participants did not experience any severe side effects. People belonging to any occupation were equally influenced by tattooing but it is more common in teenagers. Conclusion:In Pakistan, tattoos trend seems to be increasing day-by-day. Most people regardless of age, occupation, religion and side effects got tattoos because of fashion and beauty and there were no severe side effects of tattooing in Pakistan. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21 No. 03 July’22 Page: 730-740
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Abdul Rahim, Ruslan, and Royer Wan. "The Kayans: Ontology of their tattoos and its meanings." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 5, SI3 (December 28, 2020): 335–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5isi3.2573.
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In Malaysia, the Kayans are just a minority group and have extensive traditional tattoos among the women folks. Anthropologists credited them as the pioneer of exquisite tattoos. The other tribes in Borneo got inspirations for their own body of art. This expansion of existing study attempts to make sense of the motifs and to address the intrinsic and extrinsic meanings of tattoo motifs and relate to their lives. Interviews among tattooed Kayan women folk provide the first-hand information about the implications of tattoos. The perspective of visual semiotics and semantics analysis ultimately shed light on the distant past. Keywords: Kayan, Tattoo, Meaning, Motifs eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI3.2573
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Lim, Sung Ha, Solam Lee, Young Bin Lee, Chung Hyeok Lee, Jong Won Lee, Sang-Hoon Lee, Ju Yeong Lee, et al. "Increased prevalence of transfusion-transmitted diseases among people with tattoos: A systematic review and meta-analysis." PLOS ONE 17, no. 1 (January 27, 2022): e0262990. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262990.
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Whether having a tattoo increases the risk of transfusion-transmitted diseases (TTDs) is controversial. Although a few studies have suggested a strong association between having tattoos and TTDs, other studies have not shown the significance of the association. In addition, previous studies mainly focused only on hepatitis C viral infections. The objective of our study was to identify the prevalence and risk of TTDs in people with tattoos as compared with the non-tattooed population. A systematic review of the studies published before January 22, 2021, was performed using the Pubmed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. Observational studies on hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis infections in people with and without tattoos were included. Studies that reported disease status without serological confirmation were excluded. A total of 121 studies were quantitatively analyzed. HCV (odds ratio [OR], 2.37; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.04–2.76), HBV (OR, 1.55; 95% CI, 1.31–1.83), and HIV infections (OR, 3.55; 95% CI, 2.34–5.39) were more prevalent in the tattooed population. In subgroup analyses, the prevalence of HCV infection was significantly elevated in the general population, hospital patient, blood donor, intravenous (IV) drug user, and prisoner groups. IV drug users and prisoners showed high prevalence rates of HBV infection. The prevalence of HIV infection was significantly increased in the general population and prisoner groups. Having a tattoo is associated with an increased prevalence of TTDs. Our approach clarifies in-depth and supports a guideline for TTD screening in the tattooed population.
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Tews, Michael J., and Kathryn Stafford. "The Relationship Between Tattoos and Employee Workplace Deviance." Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research 43, no. 7 (May 15, 2019): 1025–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1096348019848482.
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While those adorned with tattoos have historically belonged to deviant subpopulations, tattoos today are certainly more widespread. With this mainstreaming of tattoos, the question arises whether the deviant stereotype persists and extends to today’s workplace. To address this issue, the present study examined the relationships between tattoos and organizational and interpersonal workplace deviance with a sample of 518 individuals employed in restaurant settings. Whether or not an employee was merely tattooed was not related to either form of deviance. However, greater tattoo number was associated with greater organizational deviance. In addition, the results suggest that being adorned with “darker” tattoos was related to both types of deviance, although the effect sizes were not large. The significant findings held even after controlling for the employees’ agreeableness and conscientiousness.
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Rachmad, Teguh Hidayatul. "Cultural Resistance Form of Tattoo as a Pop Culture in Jakarta." Jurnal Spektrum Komunikasi 10, no. 2 (June 28, 2022): 194–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.37826/spektrum.v10i2.322.
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Within the eastern culture, Tattoo has various meanings. They were resulting in range of perceptions towards people with a tattoo on their body. This study aimed to explore the alteration of meaning towards Tattoo in Indonesian urban society. This study use ethnography aimed to explain reasons and elements behind a cultural phenomenon. Liminal situation theory, used as an analysis tool to explore Tattoo cultural resistance.
The results show that various meanings and symbols are attached to a tattoo in the act of self-expression method. Further results show that Tattoo also has a function as a cultural preservation method, notably Indonesian culture, in the form of a sub-culture. Tattoos are not only popular and owned by one group of people within a society but in a huge range of ages and social hierarchies.
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French, Michael T., Karoline Mortensen, and Andrew R. Timming. "Are tattoos associated with employment and wage discrimination? Analyzing the relationships between body art and labor market outcomes." Human Relations 72, no. 5 (August 7, 2018): 962–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0018726718782597.
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Do job applicants and employees with tattoos suffer a penalty in the labor market because of their body art? Previous research has found that tattooed people are widely perceived by hiring managers to be less employable than people without tattoos. This is especially the case for those who have visible tattoos (particularly offensive ones) that are difficult to conceal. Given this backdrop, our research surprisingly found no empirical evidence of employment, wage or earnings discrimination against people with various types of tattoos. In our sample, and considering a variety of alternative estimation techniques, not only are the wages and annual earnings of tattooed employees in the United States statistically indistinguishable from the wages and annual earnings of employees without tattoos, but tattooed individuals are also just as likely, and in some instances even more likely, to gain employment. These results suggest that, contrary to popular opinion as well as research findings with hiring managers and customers, having a tattoo does not appear to be associated with disadvantage or discrimination in the labor market.
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Chernysheva, Elena. "Semiotics of youth tattoos." Russian Journal of Deviant Behavior 2, no. 4 (December 29, 2022): 408–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.35750/2713-0622-2022-4-408-417.
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One of the features of the present time is the increased interest of young people in tattoos on the body. Tattoo is a cultural phenomenon that has a long history since its inception.
The problem of the research lies in the fact that at present the youth subculture is considered as a rich source of innovations and discoveries in art, fashion, forms of leisure; as a variant of mass culture, a product of the media industry; as a form of creative activity of young people who do not find acceptance and support from the official culture. The author examines the features of tattoos of modern youth. A youth tattoo is compared with a criminal one. Emphasis is placed on the leading motivation of the tattoo – the need for self-expression. The regularity of the use of words and phrases to express attitudes towards reality and towards oneself is established. Emphasis is placed on similarities with prison tattoos. Foreign tattoos are compared with those that young people prefer to create plots and combined images. This study used the analysis of scientific literature, the formation of an expert questionnaire on the study of tattoo issues, as well as direct questioning of young people aged 18 to 28 years with further analysis of the results.
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Seo, Ran-Sug. "Analysis of the network relationship between tattooists' acceptance of tattoo legalization and entrepreneurial intentions." Korean Society of Beauty and Art 23, no. 4 (December 20, 2022): 231–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.18693/jksba.2022.23.4.231.
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This study attempted to study the effects of the connection relationships between each variable by analyzing the network of relationships between the tattooist's acceptance attitude and startup intention. For this study, the data collected was interpreted through a social network analysis tool. The findings are as follows. First, for the relationship between the tattooist's acceptance attitude and the start-up intention, tattoo legalization was interpreted as significant factor influencing the start-up intention. Second, it was found that tattooists are willing to start a business, even if tattoos are not legalized. Third, despite giving happiness or pleasure to tattooists, tattoos are not yet prepared or considered due to social issues, such as tattoo legislation, confirming that initial tattoo-related startups are necessary to increase tattoo-related startups. Fourth, tattooists are expecting the legalization of tattoos within three years, and it was found that they planned their start-up intention according to that expectation. In addition, it was confirmed that tattoos are an act of giving pleasure to acquaintances around them, and these actions are recognized as correct. Finally, it was found that tattooists are in the stage of starting a business or collecting information for starting a business when tattooing is legalized.