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# Conclusion

The research on places and well-being is still in development. It is clear that the kinds of places that people build and live in play a significant role in how people feel. This includes details of buildings and public spaces, natural views and sounds, as well as the ways that people are treated, valued and able to meaningfully shape their environments.

If you enjoyed this course, you might want to explore the following Open University courses:

- D110: Exploring psychological worlds: thinking, feeling, doing
- K119: Wellbeing across the lifecourse
- T24: Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families

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