The association of childhood abuse and neglect with tattoos and piercings in the population: evidence from a representative community survey

Abstract Background Tattoos and piercings are becoming increasingly popular in many countries around the world. Individuals seeking such body modifications have reported diverse psychological motives. Besides purely superficial considerations, tattoos and piercings can also have a deep, personal mea...

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Main Authors: Mareike Ernst, Ada Borkenhagen, Jörg M. Fegert, Elmar Brähler, Paul L. Plener
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-022-00811-x