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Abstract


Abstract: Self-concept Mentawai’s society that used tattoo. The purpose of this research was to investigate the tattoo tradition in Mentawai society. This research used a qualitative design with grounded theory. Criteria of subjects were indigenous tribe of Mentawai which used tattoo with salio motif. Data was collected through interview and non-participant observation. The obtained data analyzed and fully described in report form. Result of this research indicated that subject has a positive self-concept. It was characterized by the existence of self-acceptance, ability to cope with problems, feel equal with others, was able to repair themselves, as well as self-esteem and self-confidence.

Keywords: Self-concept, tattoo, mentawai culture.

Abstrak: Konsep diri pada masyarakat Mentawai yang memakai tato. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran konsep diri pengguna tato pada masyarakat suku Mentawai. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan grounded theory. Kriteria subjek penelitian ini adalah masyarakat asli suku Mentawai yang memakai tato dan dilengkapi dengan motif tato salio. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan observasi non partisipan. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis dan dideskripsikan secara utuh dalam bentuk laporan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masing-masing subjek memiliki konsep diri positif. Hal ini ditandai dengan adanya penerimaan diri, kemampuan mengatasi masalah, merasa sederajat dengan orang lain, merasa mampu memperbaiki diri, memiliki harga diri dan kepercayaan diri yang tinggi.

Kata kunci: Konsep diri, tato, budaya mentawai.


Keywords


Konsep diri, tato, budaya mentawai