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An unintended consequence? Examining the relationship between visible tattoos and unwanted sexual attention

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  • Tews, Michael J.
  • Stafford, Kathryn
  • Jolly, Philip M.

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In the wake of the increasing popularity of tattoos, the present study explored whether tattoos have an adverse impact on employees. Specifically, this research examined the relationship between visible tattoos and unwanted sexual attention, along with perceived sexual harassment climate and perceived inclusion climate as potential moderators of this relationship. With a sample of 417 restaurant and retail employees, the results from logistic regression analyses demonstrated that possessing a visible tattoo was associated with increased odds of experiencing unwanted sexual attention. Perceived inclusion climate attenuated this relationship, whereby individuals with visible tattoos were less likely to experience unwanted sexual attention in a more favorable climate. Although perceived sexual harassment climate was directly related to unwanted sexual attention, it did not moderate the visible tattoo-unwanted sexual attention relationship.

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  • Tews, Michael J. & Stafford, Kathryn & Jolly, Philip M., 2020. "An unintended consequence? Examining the relationship between visible tattoos and unwanted sexual attention," Journal of Management & Organization, Cambridge University Press, vol. 26(2), pages 152-167, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jomorg:v:26:y:2020:i:2:p:152-167_3
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