Citation

Keagy CD. Deviant Behav. 2017; 38(5): 593-604.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01639625.2016.1197582

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In a recent research project on the lived experience of body modifiers--identified as those with piercings, tattoos, scarification/branding, and/or suspension/hook pull experiences--the researcher documents synergistic resistance on the part of participants, and the institutional review board. This dynamic reflects a long history of problematic academic publications. The real world impact of this is felt by those bearing modification that desire health care.

DISCUSSION focuses on post-colonial methods, snowball sampling, findings of institutionally constructed medical bias, and the first known reports of stigma impacting medical care delivery for those who have body modifications.

Language: en