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Perceptions of visible piercings: a pilot study.

Sara Martino¹, David Lester

¹The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Galloway, 08205, USA. Sara.Martino@stockton.edu

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|March 17, 2012

Summary

Body piercings negatively impact perceptions of attractiveness and normalcy. Individuals with piercings were also judged as less intelligent and caring, though more artistic.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology

Background:

Societal norms influence perceptions of body modifications.
Facial and body piercings are increasingly prevalent in various cultures.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of body piercings on perceived attractiveness and personality traits.
To assess how piercings influence judgments of normalcy and intelligence.

Main Methods:

Participants viewed images of models with and without piercings.
A quantitative survey assessed perceptions of attractiveness, normalcy, and personality.

Main Results:

Pierced models were rated as significantly less attractive and normal than non-pierced models.
Individuals with piercings were perceived as less intelligent, caring, generous, honest, and religious.

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Pierced individuals were perceived as more artistic and mysterious.

Conclusions:

Visible body piercings can lead to negative social judgments.
Piercings may alter perceptions of personality, associating them with traits like artistry and mystery.