Representations of tattoo and piercing use

Authors

  • Aline Cristina Dadalte Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Marina de Carvalho Mariano Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Luiz Jorge Pedrão Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Gabriela Bazan Pedrão Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Enio José Porfirio Soares Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v9i1p41-47

Keywords:

Ego; Tattooing; Body Piercing; Prejudice

Abstract

The present study has investigated several tattoo and piercing identity representations for their users, as well as prejudices related to them. We have interviewed 10 individuals with such ornaments. The results showed three different categories of representations for people with ornaments: aesthetic, predetermined design significance and permanent mark of a significant moment in life. Divergences in representations of these types of ornaments are responsible for generating prejudiced attitudes towards those who have them. Even facing discrimination and stigmatized character brought by ornaments, the interviewers reported they had not regret by opting for their use, which can be considered an identity factor, either personal or group.

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Published

2013-04-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Dadalte, A. C., Mariano, M. de C., Pedrão, L. J., Pedrão, G. B., & Soares, E. J. P. (2013). Representations of tattoo and piercing use. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 9(1), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v9i1p41-47