Motives and characteristics of body tattoos in Mexican women

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https://doi.org/10.58299/etc.v31i41.731

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Tattooed body, body modifications, body tattoo

Abstract

Tattooing is one of the most common body modifications and its practice has grown significantly among young women. The objective of this study was to describe the tattoos of Mexican women with at least 20 cm2 of their body tattooed and their motivations for getting tattooed. This cross-sectional study included 94 female college students and tattoo show attendees. Those who gave informed consent were measured, weighed, and self-reported: sociodemographic data, clinical history, tattoo characteristics, and reasons for getting tattooed. Of the total, 10.6% were underweight, 46.8% overweight, 11.7% had a medical and alcohol history, and 5.3% a psychiatric and drug history. Most had 1-2 tattoos, covering approximately 11.22% of their tattooed body, located on visible areas of the upper extremities and with animal/pet designs. The main motivation to get tattooed was because “they look good”. The findings suggest that acquiring tattoos may be associated with body image.

Author Biographies

Brenda Robledo González, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Universidad Autónoma

María del Consuelo Escoto Ponce de León, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, México

Universidad Autónoma 

Brenda Sarahi Cervantes Luna, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, México

Universidad Autónoma 

Esteban Jaime Camacho Ruiz , Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, México

Universidad Autónoma 

Lilián Elizabeth Bosques Brugada, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, México

Universidad Autónoma 

 

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2023-11-01

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Robledo González, B., Escoto Ponce de León, M. del C. ., Cervantes Luna, B. S. ., Camacho Ruiz , E. J. ., & Bosques Brugada, L. E. . (2023). Motives and characteristics of body tattoos in Mexican women. EDUCATECONCIENCIA, 31(41), 97–111. https://doi.org/10.58299/etc.v31i41.731

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Vol. 31 No. 41 (2023): Investigación multidisciplinar

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