Motivations for Seeking Laser Tattoo Removal and Perceived Outcomes as Reported by Justice Involved Adults.
In: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology, Jg. 67 (2023), Heft 1, S. 126-145
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The goal of this study is to describe reasons for desiring removal of unwanted tattoos and self-reported outcomes among justice-involved adults (JIA) receiving free laser tattoo removal in Southern California. Between 2016 and 2021, JIA completed voluntary anonymous surveys at baseline (n = 53) and follow-up (n = 113) visits. Descriptive analyses were generated for quantitative items. Themes were identified from open-ended questions. Patients were predominantly male (74%) and most (81%) reported tattoo-related discrimination. Adjusted multivariate analyses showed that a higher number of domains in which patients reported tattoo-related discrimination was associated with having more tattoos to remove and citing reasons for removal related to employment and stigma by association (e.g., gang membership and police interactions). At follow-up, 48% of patients felt they were treated better in their community, and nearly a quarter of patients (25%) reported greater confidence and self-esteem. JIA seek tattoo removal due to stigma and discrimination. While JIA reported diverse benefits, tattoo removal should likely be considered as one element of comprehensive programing that addresses JIA's diverse emotional, social, and economic needs. Longitudinal research is needed to clarify the long-term effects of tattoo removal for JIA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Motivations for Seeking Laser Tattoo Removal and Perceived Outcomes as Reported by Justice Involved Adults.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Ojeda, Victoria D. ; Magana, Christopher ; Hiller-Venegas, Sarah ; Romero, Laura S. ; Ortiz, Arisa |
Zeitschrift: | International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology, Jg. 67 (2023), Heft 1, S. 126-145 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 0306-624X (print) |
DOI: | 10.1177/0306624X221102807 |
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