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Arch Sex Behav November 2013 PMID 23657810

Effects of a tattoo on men's behavior and attitudes towards women: An experimental field study.

Nicolas Guéguen

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34
Peak: 2 in Apr 2020
across 5 sources since Feb 2018

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961,663
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What people are saying

Many discussions reflect skepticism towards the study, exemplified by remarks like 'everyone knows' and references to stereotypes about promiscuity related to tattoos, which highlight a dismissive attitude. The tone is mostly dismissive or humorous, suggesting little deep engagement or recognition of the study's complexity or implications.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions question or dismiss the findings, with some asserting stereotypes are obvious or preconceived notions are reinforced.

InterestModerate interest

Participants generally show moderate curiosity, often referencing stereotypes and social perceptions concerning tattoos and women.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The level of interaction appears superficial, with some posts sharing opinions but few deep analyses or methodological discussions.

ImpactLow impact

The overall influence of the discussions seems limited, as many posts simply confirm pre-existing biases rather than challenge or elaborate on the study.

Abstract in brief

  • Men were more likely to approach women with tattoos and did so more quickly, suggesting that tattoos might attract male attention in social situations.
  • Despite attracting more attention, men did not perceive tattooed women as more physically attractive, indicating that tattoos influenced approach behavior but not attractiveness ratings.
  • The study discusses how men's perceptions of women with tattoos could lead to misunderstandings about their sexual intentions, highlighting potential risks of misinterpretation.
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Nïck Brown
@sTeamTraen · X

Beavis and Butt-Head do research, part 1. 10.1007/s10508-013-0104-2 https://t.co/qWOxfPoobY

Apr 1, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 12,820 followers View post →
Mickie Desman
@mickiedesman · X

@sadness_in_pvc @nikolaiprikhodk @zkt_dsh конечно есть, на это существуют любители, для кого-то тату и пирсинг даже предпочтительны. Тем временем статистика вот такая... https://t.co/Fs2768n6JP https://t.co/e5EfhwtTtP https://t.co/FC4bZHmiV0

Nov 11, 2025 · 3 likes · 32 followers View post →
Nïck Brown
@sTeamTraen · X

Continuing with the "You though #MedBikini was crass?" theme, here is Guéguen again, getting young women in bikinis to lie down on their own on a beach near single men, who were then asked if they thought she would have sex with them. https://t.co/nGDXuI5N9x https://t.co/vmhX3J7cFb https://t.co/it1oS4Dgxu

Jul 24, 2020 · 1 like · 12,820 followers View post →
Tabernita ©
@Tabernita · X

@DevOtter_ Esto? Prejuicios se le llama https://t.co/UJtnheZn4B

Nov 17, 2023 · 1 like · 4,084 followers View post →
Jean-Guy
@JeanGuy318227 · X

@ParechalPetain6 Pas besoin, tout le monde sait. Cette étude nous dit tout : https://t.co/ziONIVSgsz

Aug 17, 2025 · 1 like · 165 followers View post →
Renan Galvão
@Renan90G · X

@FIGHTZINCLUB https://t.co/MsHneJpQ4K

Nov 9, 2025 · 1 like · 64 followers View post →

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Mickie Desman
@mickiedesman · X

@sadness_in_pvc @nikolaiprikhodk @zkt_dsh конечно есть, на это существуют любители, для кого-то тату и пирсинг даже предпочтительны. Тем временем статистика вот такая... https://t.co/Fs2768n6JP https://t.co/e5EfhwtTtP https://t.co/FC4bZHmiV0

Nov 11, 2025 · 3 likes · 32 followers View post →
Renan Galvão
@Renan90G · X

@FIGHTZINCLUB https://t.co/MsHneJpQ4K

Nov 9, 2025 · 1 like · 64 followers View post →
Jean-Guy
@JeanGuy318227 · X

@ParechalPetain6 Pas besoin, tout le monde sait. Cette étude nous dit tout : https://t.co/ziONIVSgsz

Aug 17, 2025 · 1 like · 165 followers View post →
highfidelity
@OpposeTheWoke · X

@LttleGel @MKUltraMoney We both know you’ll dismiss or deny it anyway but here goes. https://t.co/vBzs62fXCV https://t.co/ua1Ia5EoVa https://t.co/gP16IcX184

Jun 16, 2025 · 147 followers View post →
RS
@3tristestrigres · X

@pjfmachado @Jo_EQ https://t.co/oUVrnzzzQB https://t.co/59qXCK5w6c O acerto da maioria dos estereótipos e a elevada replicabilidade dos mesmos é um fenómeno muito estudado mas pouco divulgado. Tal como em outros tantos...sim...mulheres tatuadas tendem a ser mais promiscuas.

Apr 30, 2025 · 925 followers View post →
Jean-Guy
@JeanGuy318227 · X

@XanaNFT Ce truc en plus, je parie que c'est la croyance d'un accès plus simple à ses parties intimes. Au même titre que le tatouage. (source : https://t.co/ziONIVSgsz)

Oct 3, 2024 · 165 followers View post →
Llanowar
@Llanowar4Lukas · X

@hledamse https://t.co/cLXONyaVdj Prostě tvoje "práce" dělá ženy v očích mužů ošklivější pro dlouhodobý vztah.

Jun 20, 2024 · 50 followers View post →
Tabernita ©
@Tabernita · X

@DevOtter_ Esto? Prejuicios se le llama https://t.co/UJtnheZn4B

Nov 17, 2023 · 1 like · 4,084 followers View post →
Nïck Brown
@sTeamTraen · X

Continuing with the "You though #MedBikini was crass?" theme, here is Guéguen again, getting young women in bikinis to lie down on their own on a beach near single men, who were then asked if they thought she would have sex with them. https://t.co/nGDXuI5N9x https://t.co/vmhX3J7cFb https://t.co/it1oS4Dgxu

Jul 24, 2020 · 1 like · 12,820 followers View post →
The_Skeptical_Scientist⚗️
@TheSkepticalSc2 · X

RT @sTeamTraen: Beavis and Butt-Head do research, part 1. 10.1007/s10508-013-0104-2 https://t.co/qWOxfPoobY

Apr 2, 2020 · 1 share · 290 followers View post →
Nïck Brown
@sTeamTraen · X

Beavis and Butt-Head do research, part 1. 10.1007/s10508-013-0104-2 https://t.co/qWOxfPoobY

Apr 1, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 12,820 followers View post →