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Firmin, Michael; Tse, Luke; Foster, Janna; Angelini, Tammy – Journal of College Student Development, 2012
The study utilized qualitative research methodology to assess external dynamics and their influences on tattooing practices among college students. Twenty-four undergraduates supplied in-depth interviews regarding the external variables related to college students' decisions to tattoo. The present research follows (Tse, Firmin, Angelini, &…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Undergraduate Students, Peer Influence, Adolescents
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Horne, Jenn; Knox, David; Zusman, Jane; Zusman, Marty E. – College Student Journal, 2007
Previously, in those segments of America where "proper" behavior was valued, tattoos and body piercings were examples of what Goffman identified as "stigma"--they spoiled one's identity. Today, tattoos and piercings have become more mainstream. This study reports the survey of 400 undergraduates at a large southeastern university. Regarding…
Descriptors: Females, Gender Differences, Males, Social Attitudes