Topic · Cultural Studies
Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications is a research topic within Cultural Studies. Science Explorer counts 4.4k research works in it since 1950. 10.5% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the prevalence, motivations, medical complications, and societal perceptions of tattoos and body piercings. It delves into the risks associated with body art, including dermatological and cancer-related concerns, as well as the psychological and behavioral aspects of individuals with tattoos and piercings. The cluster also investigates the impact of body modification on social status, self-esteem, and employment opportunities.
- Tattoos
- Body Piercings
- Medical Complications
- Psychological Motivations
- Risk-Taking Behaviors
- Dermatological Complications
- Cancer Risk
- Adolescent Behavior
- Social Perception
- Health Risks
- Research works
- 4.4k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 466 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 10.5% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- +17% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
United States
34% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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