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Place Dependence denotes a functional association where the suitability of the environment fulfills the goals and needs of the individual. Key theorists: Raymond J. Green and Douglas D. Perkins.

Conservation of Resources Theory suggests that individuals strive to obtain, retain, and protect resources, and stress occurs when these resources are threatened or lost. Place attachment is considered a resource. Key theorists: Stevan Hobfoll.

Genius Loci refers to the unique atmosphere or 'spirit of place' that characterizes different environments. Key theorists: Norberg-Schulz.

Placemaking is the collaborative process of shaping the public realm to foster health, happiness, and well-being. Key theorists: Jane Jacobs and William H. Whyte.

Environmental Autobiography is a narrative that people construct about themselves that emphasizes the role certain environments have played in their life. Key theorists: Steele.

Place Attachment refers to the emotional bond between individuals and a specific place, which often shapes their identity and dictates preferences. Key theorists: Irwin Altman and Setha Low.

Topophilia is the affective bond between individuals and their environment. Key theorists: Yi-Fu Tuan.

Place-Based Identity is an aspect of personal identity and self-concept that is formed from the connection with specific places, and how these places shape who we are. Key theorists: Proshansky, Fabian and Milligan.

Place Identity is the part of an individual's self-concept that is derived from their association with places; it is the cognitive link between the physical environment and the self. Key theorists: Harold Proshansky, Abbe K. Karp.