Tattooed perspective: An exploratory study on internal and external factors for tattooing, and meanings of a person's tattoo

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

H. Yabut

Abstract/Summary

The study aims to explore the internal motivation and external influence for deciding to get a tattoo. The study also focused on the meetings of a person's tattoo and how the factors for deciding to get a tattoo show on the meanings. A descriptive qualitative research design was used to gather data. In-depth interviews were conducted with 16 participants with tattoos, Filipinos, with ages ranging from 16-30 years, all residing within the Metro Manila area. The method used to analyze the data was data coding. The results show that the internal motivations for a person to get a tattoo are the aesthetic aspects of tattoo, seeking the sense of fulfillment, and tattoo as an expression of individuality. Also, there are external motivations for tattooing such as: Family, Peers, and Norms affecting the placement. Meanings have been grouped into two categories: the generic meanings and the personal meanings of the tattoo. Motivations and influences, both are reflected in the meanings of tattoo, but not all factors under them were reflected in the meanings.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15020

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

88 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Tattooing

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