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      Cultural tattoos: meanings, descriptors, and attributions

      Nikora, Linda Waimarie; Te Awekotuku, Ngahuia
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      Nikora, L. & Te Awekotuku, N. (2003). Cultural tattoos: meanings, descriptors, and attributions. In Nikora, L.W., Levy, M., Masters, B., Waitoki, W., Te Awekotuku, N., and Etheredge, R.J.M. (Eds). The Proceedings of the National Māori Graduates of Psychology Symposium 2002: Making a difference. Proceedings of a symposium hosted by the Māori & Psychology Research Unit at the University of Waikato, Hamilton, 29-30 November 2002 (pp.129-132). Hamilton, New Zealand: Māori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato.
      Permanent Research Commons link: https://hdl.handle.net/10289/861
      Abstract
      Body piercing and tattoo/ta moko were initially seen to be practiced by sailors,

      criminals, specific cultural groups (e.g., Māori), or sub-cultural groups (e.g., bikers,

      gang members, adolescents). In recent times, these practices have become part of

      mainstream popular culture, and are enjoyed by a wide range of people. In this

      study, we set out to explore patterns of body modifying behaviour engaged in, or

      commented on, by a sample of university students. We invited undergraduate

      psychology students from two courses to complete an ‘online’ questionnaire.

      Students logged on to a web site, were presented with an information sheet, and

      invited to respond. In this paper, we present the reasons why people in this sample

      decided to obtain a tattoo and the meanings they ascribe to their modifications. We

      will also consider the observations that people make of those who have culturally

      inspired tattoos.
      Date
      2003
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      Conference Contribution
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      Maori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato
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      • Proceedings of the National Māori Graduates of Psychology Symposium 2002 [26]
      • Māori and Indigenous Studies Papers [145]
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