Tattoos are now common among teens and young adults. Researchers have found that four in ten people from the ages of eighteen and twenty-nine have at least one tattoo. Artistic expression on the body is common, but will those tattoos cause problems with teenagers and young adults in the long run? Being a teenager can be very hard. Growing up involves tons of physical, mental, and social changes that can be very demanding to cope with. Getting tattoos is one of many options that can help them deal with these changes. They can be extremely addictive for adolescents. “....and once I got my first one, I got addicted,” (Tomlinson).“The experience itself can lead to the release of dopamine – the reward chemical – in the brain, which may make it addictive. At the same time, it’s possible to get addicted to the feeling of excitement in the build up to getting the tattoo and to the reactions of those around you (positive or negative),” Hillman said. Tattoos have been associated with a series of defiant behaviors. Studies on tattoos has documented a strong relationship between people with tattoos and antisocial personalities. Laura Manuel and Eugene Sheehan conducted a study to test whether college students with tattoos signal extreme behaviors. Participants used were 46 men and 164 women. “Female prison inmates with tattoos were more likely to have been in all four types of institutions: juvenile halls, reformatories, jails, and prisons,” (Manuel). They found that the more heavily tattooed delinquent girls were more uncooperative and aggressive than delinquent girls without tattoos. “In research involving college student respondents, males with tattoos were more likely to report having been arrested and females with tattoos were more likely to report shoplifting (Manuel).” Adolescents and young adults should should be fully aware of the medical issues that tattoos may produce. “Anyone considering a tattoo should be current on their immunizations,” (Tattoos & Teens: Know The risks). This includes Tetanus, Hep A, and Hep B. “A needle contaminated with HIV continues to exist,” (Lopez). “Whether the long-term health is affected by tattooing is unclear. However, if a large area
The option to get or not get a tattoo is a personal one. Many people have strong feelings about both sides. "Tattoos: The Ultimate In Expression" is better supported because it provides real-world scenarios from real people.
Tattoos and teenagers. Both can be seen as reckless and perhaps even a sign of rebellion. However, tattoos have become so popular and is now considered a new trend in today’s society as they are seen everywhere. Why are tattoos seen as trendy now a days?Teens are introduced to tattoos by seeing them on someone’s skin, in magazines, in stores, in ads, or maybe just walking down a street and seeing a tattoo parlor. Andres Martin’s importance in writing this article is to inform parents about why tattoos get teenagers as well as his psychiatrist friends and how tattoos help to get to know their patients better. He also tries to open up people’s minds on just why exactly teenagers get tattoos as they are not only a current fad, but also have to
Moderation is important when discussing tattooing and piercings. When tattooing, piercings, and body modifications began to alter the overall appearance of the individual, the individual would be considered deviant by majority of society. There are many individuals in the United States that have tattoos and piercings, but majority of the people have tattoos that can be concealed or tattoos and piercings that are not gaudy. An article titled, “Tattoos in the Workplace” discussed that in 2012 a poll was conducted that stated that 21% of adults in the United States had tattoos (Osland, 2013). However, nearly 60% of people that have tattoos, have them in areas that are hidden by clothes (Kesling, 2013). Although this study may not cover every single individual in the United States, it does give a
Teenagers are rebellious by nature, as adolescence adventures down the road of self-identity. Teens are often viewed as the miscreants or vandals that plague the streets with their toxicity and obscene tendencies, and although aggravating, proves vital for increased maturity in future endeavors. However, teens can make decisions that last a lifetime, for example, tattoos. Tattoos are fairly controversial at younger ages, but are growing more and more popular amongst adolescents with the introduction and glorification of such body art by varying media, such as celebrities. Teenagers are exploring the realm of body modifications at ever increasing rate, but contradictory to common opinion, tattoos are a great candidate for an emotional catalyst, source of stability in a time of need, or reminders of time long far gone.
Over 45 million people in the United States have at least one tattoo on their body. Many don’t realize how a tattoo can affect their lifestyle. Leeanne Padowski who wrote “Think Before You Ink” article has made a very interesting point on how it affects people’s lives. Tattoos can affect you on the job marketing, your appearance and your health.
There are multiple reasons for individuals to tattoo their bodies and the reasons are usually individualistic and subjective. The experience of being tattooed is intricately bound up with one’s character,
Tattoos have been around throughout our history, from Egyptian times to the present day. Many people may say they know the history of tattoos, and where they originate from, but do they really? Does one know that there were reasons that some people had tattoos? There may be people who know the actual history of tattoos and body art and why one would decide to get one; however there are people who do not. To be able to understand the idea of tattoos, one should educate themselves to the history of tattoos. Although tattoos have been considered taboo and a stereotype, history reveals that this particular form of body art has been used for self expression, status and
“The nicest people I have ever met are covered in tattoos, while the most judgment people that I have met are the once who don’t have tattoos” (Earl Dibbles). When someone sees a person with a bunch of tattoos, maybe the first thing that comes to their mind is Thug, stupid, thief, or maybe even crazy. Judging a person off of first feeling with tattoos can lead to false allegation and potentially hurt a person’s feelings. Tattoos have existed since the beginning of civilization and although widespread now, there are still misconceptions about them. I have come across many people with tattoos, especially my friend which is MMA fighter; his name is Nasratullah Akhunzada. He has a bunch of tattoos on his body. First of all, he loses his job cause of his tattoos
It seems that teens think tattoos are the new trend and are hopping on the bandwagon to get one. Tattoos are a huge commitment for anyone,especially for teens. About 67%of teens around the world are temted to get tattoos without parental consent. They argue that they should be allowed to get tattoos when they want to and how they want to. Teens also say they should't need to get parental consent to get a tattoo becuase they are just expressing themselves. Teens can express themselves using their voices,but the real question here is whether or not teens should get tattoos without parental consent. Teens are too young and have no common sense, so they should not be abele to get a tattoo without parental consent.
Tattooing has been part of the culture and identity of people through history. This type of body decoration was introduced in the Western Society by the British expeditionary and it has been described since then as a “promiscuous traveling sign, moving literally on the bodies of pilgrims, transported convicts, criminals, sailors, and soldiers.” (Rees, Michael,160) This explains the natural association that has prevailed till these days between tattoos and delinquency. This is associated mainly
Our purpose is to examine whether or not people who get tattoos are more likely to engage in risky activity. In our study, risky activities was defined as actions of a person who is more willing to step outside of society’s boundaries and participate in more impulsive, sensation seeking, adventurous and sexual activities (Wohlrab, Fink, Kappeler, & Brewer, 2009). In our study we will focus on some
When deciding what type of tattoo to get, a person may want to go into the shop and look around first to make sure that it is clean and safe. Make sure that they use sterilized equipment. Then one can look at his or her “flash” tattoos. These are
A persons’ image is vital when meeting someone for the first time. Our peers, employers, family, superiors, even strangers that you walk past can automatically judge someone, and imagine how they present themselves to the world. Tattoos have been predominantly linked with a rebellious attitude and pictured on out of control stereotypes such as rock starts, bikers, sailors, and disobedient teenagers who want nothing more than to hack off their parents. With a new coming of age generation and a step into a more lenient and liberal society these types of patrons still participate in body art but so do doctors, lawyers, or just the run of the mill house mom. Tattoos signify religious beliefs, cultural influence, or each individual’s sole
Tattoos are becoming a popular phenomenon that is seen everywhere. Today’s youth are getting permanent tattoos to be cool and trendy, but are not considering the long-term effects. Teenagers should be aware of all that body modification may include, it is not just a pretty picture. Adolescences must consider the dangers and conscientious result of attaining diseases, being underage, and having a permanent mark on their body.
Throughout time body piercings and tattoos have become a very common trend in today’s society. Body art including both piercings and tattoos have been around for many years, it used to be a way of communicating through each other but it has now become more of a fashion trend especially among today’s youth. Not only do tattoos and piercings have their own type of fashion but they can also represent many things such as religious traits. Many people ignore the dangers that can come along with tattoos and body piercings, things such as HIV and hepatitis are easily spread through the needles used for these forms of Body Art.