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Schötz, Helen Letecia (2023)

Represent: Perceptions of Graffiti and the Influence of the Home Environment

Bachelor thesis | Urban Studies (BA)

This research aims to analyze the influence of exposure to graffiti in the home environment while taking into account other influential factors, specifically: engagement with graffiti, recognition of graffiti's role in representing a city's character, contributing to a country's dirtiness, representing citizens values, and affecting citizens' comfort in their urban environment. An extensive literature review attempting to define graffiti and its surrounding contexts and influences builds the foundation for the research. The data was collected using self-report online questionnaires. The questionnaire was distributed through personal communication and social media platforms. The survey received 217 replies, and of those, 197 participants completed the questionnaire. The results suggest that there is a positive correlation between exposure to graffiti during the developing years and citizens' desire for graffiti. Furthermore, street art is examined as an influential factor in graffiti...Show moreThis research aims to analyze the influence of exposure to graffiti in the home environment while taking into account other influential factors, specifically: engagement with graffiti, recognition of graffiti's role in representing a city's character, contributing to a country's dirtiness, representing citizens values, and affecting citizens' comfort in their urban environment. An extensive literature review attempting to define graffiti and its surrounding contexts and influences builds the foundation for the research. The data was collected using self-report online questionnaires. The questionnaire was distributed through personal communication and social media platforms. The survey received 217 replies, and of those, 197 participants completed the questionnaire. The results suggest that there is a positive correlation between exposure to graffiti during the developing years and citizens' desire for graffiti. Furthermore, street art is examined as an influential factor in graffiti and the publics’ relationship. This research project shows the diversity and complexity of graffiti and its perceptions.Show less

urban performance

graffiti

subcultures

Author

Schötz, Helen Letecia

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Supervisors

Kamila Krakowska Rodrigues

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en