Tattoos: Demographics, Motivations, and Regret in Dermatology Patients

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dc.contributor.authorAltunay, IK
dc.contributor.authorGüngör, IE
dc.contributor.authorOzkur, E
dc.contributor.authorAydin, C
dc.contributor.authorManav, V
dc.contributor.authorOzden, HK
dc.contributor.authorErtekin, SS
dc.contributor.authorCalikoglu, EE
dc.contributor.authorErdogan, HK
dc.contributor.authorTaskin, B
dc.contributor.authorFicicioglu, S
dc.contributor.authorMemet, B
dc.contributor.authorGürok, NG
dc.contributor.authorErmertcan, AT
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T12:06:27Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T12:06:27Z
dc.description.abstractBackground: Tattoos are very popular in today's world. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the demographics, the characteristics of tattoos, motivations for getting tattoos, tattooing practices and tattoo regret. Materials and Method: This multi-centre, cross-sectional study was conducted among. 302 patients attending to the dermatology outpatient clinics and having at least one tattoo. A questionnaire form including all needed data about patients, tattoo characteristics and possible reasons for obtaining tattoos was designed and applied to all participants. Results: Of 302 patients, 140 (46,4%) were females and 162 (53,6%) were men. The mean age was28,3 +/- 8,1 years (min-max, 16-62) for all study group, 53% of participants (n = 160) had at least one tattoo involving letters or number, 80 participants (26%) stated regret for at least one of their tattoos, and 34 of them (42,5%) had their unwanted tattoo removed or camouflaged with a new tattoo. The most common reason for regret was 'not liking the tattoo anymore'. The most common motivations for having tattoos were 'to feel independent', 'to feel better about himself/herself' and 'to look good'. Women had higher scores than men regarding tattoo motivations of 'to be an individual' and 'to have a beauty mark'. Conclusion: Given the rates, tattoo regret is a significant issue and as motivations differ between genders, age groups and other demographic characteristics; tattoos are not just an ink or drawing on the body, but a tool for individuals to express themselves and to construct self-identity. Tattoos have deep symbolic meanings for emotions, and they may be a clue for behavioural patterns of individuals.
dc.identifier.issn0019-5154
dc.identifier.other1998-3611
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/10399
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherWOLTERS KLUWER MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS
dc.subjectPIERCINGS
dc.subjectBODY
dc.titleTattoos: Demographics, Motivations, and Regret in Dermatology Patients
dc.typeArticle

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