Martin, Benjamin A., and Dula, Chris S. “More than Skin Deep: Perceptions of, and Stigma against, Tattoos.” College Student Journal, vol. 44, no. 1, 2010, pp. 200–206. Martin and Dula offer evidence that stigmas, including the one surrounding tattoos, can produce feelings of isolation and discrimination. The two authors developed a method to analyze the stigma against tattooed college students. The designed experiment used a credible formula to determine the relationship between the number of tattoos and earned test scores. Aiming to disprove the stigma of lower intelligence in tattooed individuals, the experiment found no significant differences in GPA or test scores of tattooed college students and non-tattooed college students.
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Intent upon examining this stigma, the authors asked almost four hundred adults to complete a self-report related to aggression and behavior. The survey also asked the participants to reveal the number of tattoos he or she possesses at the time of taking the survey. The results displayed that tattooed adults have a higher reactive rebelliousness and stronger likelihood to result to verbal aggression than non-tattooed adults. The article is a result of a lengthy collaboration between six authors as well as a peer-review process. All of the authors hold positions in the psychology departments of his or her university. More than half of the authors have other published works in the realm of psychology. The experiment was performed in 2014, and the article was published in 2015. The information is relevant and up-to-date. The article uses a wide variety of other sources, including psychology textbooks that address the nature of assumptions. This source will be a useful to address the opposition. This experiment claimed that tattoos and violence have a relationship, …show more content…
“Tattoos and Piercings: Bodily Expressions of Uniqueness?” Body
Image, vol. 8, no. 3, 2011, pp. 245–250.
This journal issue investigates the motivations for various body modifications. The survey pool had a wide range of reasons for obtaining tattoos. Some of the justifications were to celebrate a loved one, to feel independent, to be creative, and to express oneself.
The lower scoring reasonings behind tattoos included the commonly heard stereotypes such as gang affiliations. Overall, it was concluded that tattooing represents a bodily expression of uniqueness rather than a trend or a desire to represent a tougher identity.
Both authors of this journal are professors at Flinders University in Australia. Both authors have been involved in the writing of various published journaled, all having been peer-reviewed. The article is up-to-date and used several relevant sources to validate the argument being made. This journal issue will serve as a powerful counterargument to another article being used in research. The list of reasons for obtaining tattoos and piercings is fascinating and likely to surprise many readers with narrow minds. The journal also makes a point to connect tattoos with passion for music and
Intent upon examining this stigma, the authors asked almost four hundred adults to complete a self-report related to aggression and behavior. The survey also asked the participants to reveal the number of tattoos he or she possesses at the time of taking the survey. The results displayed that tattooed adults have a higher reactive rebelliousness and stronger likelihood to result to verbal aggression than non-tattooed adults. The article is a result of a lengthy collaboration between six authors as well as a peer-review process. All of the authors hold positions in the psychology departments of his or her university. More than half of the authors have other published works in the realm of psychology. The experiment was performed in 2014, and the article was published in 2015. The information is relevant and up-to-date. The article uses a wide variety of other sources, including psychology textbooks that address the nature of assumptions. This source will be a useful to address the opposition. This experiment claimed that tattoos and violence have a relationship, …show more content…
“Tattoos and Piercings: Bodily Expressions of Uniqueness?” Body
Image, vol. 8, no. 3, 2011, pp. 245–250.
This journal issue investigates the motivations for various body modifications. The survey pool had a wide range of reasons for obtaining tattoos. Some of the justifications were to celebrate a loved one, to feel independent, to be creative, and to express oneself.
The lower scoring reasonings behind tattoos included the commonly heard stereotypes such as gang affiliations. Overall, it was concluded that tattooing represents a bodily expression of uniqueness rather than a trend or a desire to represent a tougher identity.
Both authors of this journal are professors at Flinders University in Australia. Both authors have been involved in the writing of various published journaled, all having been peer-reviewed. The article is up-to-date and used several relevant sources to validate the argument being made. This journal issue will serve as a powerful counterargument to another article being used in research. The list of reasons for obtaining tattoos and piercings is fascinating and likely to surprise many readers with narrow minds. The journal also makes a point to connect tattoos with passion for music and