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ERIC Number: EJ917213
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Mar
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0146-3934
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More than Skin Deep: Perceptions of, and Stigma against, Tattoos
Martin, Benjamin A.; Dula, Chris S.
College Student Journal, v44 n1 p200-206 Mar 2010
Previous research indicates stigmas can produce feelings of fear, isolation, and discrimination, and that negative stigma has been and still is, associated with tattooing. Due to the rise in tattoo popularity, a method to analyze stigma against tattooed individuals is needed. The Martin Stigma Against Tattoos Survey (MSATS), was created, taken by 210 undergraduate students along with a Big Five personality measure, and subjected to factor analysis and preliminary evaluation of validity. Results supported a single factor solution and the 17-item measure demonstrated a high level of internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha = 0.92. Items with face validity and significant differences between tattooed and non-tattooed participants on MSATS scores provided initial evidence of construct validity. Perhaps dispelling one myth underlying stigma, no significant differences were found in the GPA of tattooed versus non-tattooed college students. (Contains 2 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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