Modifying the body: Motivations for getting tattooed and pierced

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• 作者：Silke Wohlrab ; Jutta Stahl ; Peter M. Kappeler
• 关键词：Body modification ; Body piercing ; Motivations ; Tattoo
• 刊名：Body Image
• 出版年：2007
• 出版时间：March 2007
• 年：2007
• 卷：4
• 期：1
• 页码：87-95
• 全文大小：201 K

文摘

Body modifications have been prevalent for centuries and are practiced for a great variety of reasons. Lately, tattoos and body piercings have become increasingly popular. Thus, a profound understanding of the underlying motivations behind obtaining tattoos and body piercings nowadays is required. A considerable body of research on motivational aspects already exists, mainly using explorative approaches to describe motivations. In this paper we provide a review of the existing relevant literature. Furthermore, we establish ten broad motivational categories, comprising motivations for getting tattooed and body pierced, for reference in future research.