Last week I did a survey about tattoo in relation to body image. As I delved more deeply into the project, I found more specific issues to examine. One of the things I’m trying to figure out is whether the placement of the tattoo affects people’s attitude. Some people get tattoos on hidden body parts for different reasons. I wonder if this means that they are not ready for the tattoo or that the tattoo will work for them and express them regardless of the placement. I have also translated this questionnaire into Chinese for some Chinese people to read easily.
Reflection: One drawback of this questionnaire is that it covers more people in East Asian, while women in other parts of Asia cannot be involved in. The first question shows that nearly 40% of the 33 people own tattoos. This survey also shows that there is a high level of acceptance of tattoos. Moreover, there is not a single person who cannot accept tattoos at all. The survey showed that people were not really sure whether the placement of the tattoo would make a difference to themselves or to others. This is justified that they had not previously thought about or studied this issue in particular. But they still have their own judgement on some views, especially as 40% of them have tattoos.
The survey showed that people were not sure whether the tattoo’s placement would make a difference to themselves or others. The more commonly agreed views were that tattoos are completely personal, placement and other people’s opinions don’t matter, and tattoos can be an alternative to problem solving for some women with scars and imperfects on their bodies to help them find solace.