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Psychological Impact of Tattoos: Review Article
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Psychology
Abstract
In today's world, tattoos are more and more common and are used to express oneself and create one's identity. This study investigates the psychological effects of tattoos, utilizing previous research to present a comprehensive summary of their effects on people's mental health. Studies reveal that tattoos may have both favorable and unfavorable psychological effects. Positive outcomes include increased self- worth and a feeling of empowerment. men?s and a better impression of Buddy. Negative impacts can include effects on people's mental health. Studies reveal that tattoos may have both favorable and unfavorable psychological effects. Positive outcomes include increased self- worth and a feeling of empowerment. men?s and a better impression of Buddy. Negative impacts can include dissemination and social stigma. and lament the poorly thought out tattoos.
Keywords
Tattoos, Scar Transformation, Self-Acceptance
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How to cite this paper
@article{1705712,
author = {Dnyaneshwari S. Dhumal, Shivani Patole},
title = {Psychological Impact of Tattoos: Review Article},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {7},
number = {10},
pages = {189-192},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705712.pdf},
abstract = {In today's world, tattoos are more and more common and are used to express oneself and create one's identity. This study investigates the psychological effects of tattoos, utilizing previous research to present a comprehensive summary of their effects on people's mental health. Studies reveal that tattoos may have both favorable and unfavorable psychological effects. Positive outcomes include increased self- worth and a feeling of empowerment. men?s and a better impression of Buddy. Negative impacts can include effects on people's mental health. Studies reveal that tattoos may have both favorable and unfavorable psychological effects. Positive outcomes include increased self- worth and a feeling of empowerment. men?s and a better impression of Buddy. Negative impacts can include dissemination and social stigma. and lament the poorly thought out tattoos.},
keywords = {Tattoos, Scar Transformation, Self-Acceptance},
month = {April},
}