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2025

Journal Article

Experiential factors predicting the short-term impact of a museum visit

de Rooij, Pieter, van Liempt, Adriaan, Shahvali, Moji and Packer, Jan (2025). Experiential factors predicting the short-term impact of a museum visit. Journal of Leisure Research, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-23. doi: 10.1080/00222216.2025.2478184

Experiential factors predicting the short-term impact of a museum visit

2021

Journal Article

Taking a break: exploring the restorative benefits of short breaks and vacations

Packer, Jan (2021). Taking a break: exploring the restorative benefits of short breaks and vacations. Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights, 2 (1) 100006, 100006. doi: 10.1016/j.annale.2020.100006

Taking a break: exploring the restorative benefits of short breaks and vacations

2019

Journal Article

Interpreting war heritage: impacts of Anzac museum and battlefield visits on Australians' understanding of national identity

Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy and Uzzell, David (2019). Interpreting war heritage: impacts of Anzac museum and battlefield visits on Australians' understanding of national identity. Annals of Tourism Research, 76, 105-116. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2019.03.012

Interpreting war heritage: impacts of Anzac museum and battlefield visits on Australians' understanding of national identity

2018

Journal Article

Developing an Instrument to Capture Multifaceted Visitor Experiences: The DoVE Adjective Checklist

Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy and Bond, Nigel (2018). Developing an Instrument to Capture Multifaceted Visitor Experiences: The DoVE Adjective Checklist. Visitor Studies, 21 (2), 211-231. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2018.1553925

Developing an Instrument to Capture Multifaceted Visitor Experiences: The DoVE Adjective Checklist

2016

Journal Article

Conceptualizing the visitor experience: a review of literature and development of a multifaceted model

Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2016). Conceptualizing the visitor experience: a review of literature and development of a multifaceted model. Visitor Studies, 19 (2), 128-143. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2016.1144023

Conceptualizing the visitor experience: a review of literature and development of a multifaceted model

2014

Book Chapter

Visitors’ restorative experiences in museum and botanic garden environments

Packer, Jan (2014). Visitors’ restorative experiences in museum and botanic garden environments. Tourist experience and fulfilment: insights from positive psychology. (pp. 202-222) edited by Sebastian Filep and Philip Pearce. Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203134580

Visitors’ restorative experiences in museum and botanic garden environments

2011

Journal Article

Visitors’ learning for environmental sustainability: Testing short- and long-term impacts of wildlife tourism experiences using structural equation modelling

Ballantyne, R., Packer, J. and Falk, J.H. (2011). Visitors’ learning for environmental sustainability: Testing short- and long-term impacts of wildlife tourism experiences using structural equation modelling. Tourism Management, 32 (6), 1243-1252. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2010.11.003

Visitors’ learning for environmental sustainability: Testing short- and long-term impacts of wildlife tourism experiences using structural equation modelling

2011

Journal Article

Visitors' memories of wildlife tourism: Implications for the design of powerful interpretive experiences

Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Sutherland, Lucy A. (2011). Visitors' memories of wildlife tourism: Implications for the design of powerful interpretive experiences. Tourism Management, 32 (4), 770-779. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2010.06.012

Visitors' memories of wildlife tourism: Implications for the design of powerful interpretive experiences

2010

Journal Article

Museums as restorative environments

Packer, Jan and Bond, Nigel (2010). Museums as restorative environments. Curator: The Museum Journal, 53 (4), 421-456. doi: 10.1111/j.2151-6952.2010.00044.x

Museums as restorative environments

2008

Journal Article

Beyond learning: Exploring visitors’ perceptions of the value and benefits of museum experiences

Packer, Jan (2008). Beyond learning: Exploring visitors’ perceptions of the value and benefits of museum experiences. Curator: The Museum Journal, 51 (1), 33-54. doi: 10.1111/j.2151-6952.2008.tb00293.x

Beyond learning: Exploring visitors’ perceptions of the value and benefits of museum experiences

2006

Journal Article

Learning for fun: The unique contribution of educational leisure experiences

Packer, Jan (2006). Learning for fun: The unique contribution of educational leisure experiences. Curator: The Museum Journal, 49 (3), 329-344. doi: 10.1111/j.2151-6952.2006.tb00227.x

Learning for fun: The unique contribution of educational leisure experiences

2004

Journal Article

Is Educational Leisure A Contradiction in Terms? Exploring the Synergy of Education and Entertainment

Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2004). Is Educational Leisure A Contradiction in Terms? Exploring the Synergy of Education and Entertainment. Annals of Leisure Research, 7 (1), 54-71.

Is Educational Leisure A Contradiction in Terms? Exploring the Synergy of Education and Entertainment

2002

Journal Article

Motivational factors and the visitor experience: A comparison of three sites

Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2002). Motivational factors and the visitor experience: A comparison of three sites. Curator: The Museum Journal, 45 (3), 183-198.

Motivational factors and the visitor experience: A comparison of three sites

2025

Journal Article

Issues in measuring visitor experiences: refining the DoVE adjective checklist

Packer, Jan (2025). Issues in measuring visitor experiences: refining the DoVE adjective checklist. Visitor Studies. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2025.2480497

Issues in measuring visitor experiences: refining the DoVE adjective checklist

2024

Book Chapter

Exploring the Restorative Benefits of Spiritual Retreats: The Case of Clergy Retreats in Australia

Gill, Chelsea, Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2024). Exploring the Restorative Benefits of Spiritual Retreats: The Case of Clergy Retreats in Australia. Religious Tourism. (pp. 75-89) London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003531203-15

Exploring the Restorative Benefits of Spiritual Retreats: The Case of Clergy Retreats in Australia

2024

Book Chapter

Appreciating the broad spectrum of positive visitor experiences in museums: a journey of discovery

Packer, Jan (2024). Appreciating the broad spectrum of positive visitor experiences in museums: a journey of discovery. Flourishing in museums: toward a positive museology. (pp. 96-101) edited by Kiersten F. Latham and Brenda Cowan. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003281351-17

Appreciating the broad spectrum of positive visitor experiences in museums: a journey of discovery

2023

Journal Article

Does values-based interpretation make a difference? Testing impacts on visitors’ environmental learning and reported adoption of environmentally responsible behaviors

Ballantyne, Roy, Hughes, Karen, Packer, Jan and Lee, Julie (2023). Does values-based interpretation make a difference? Testing impacts on visitors’ environmental learning and reported adoption of environmentally responsible behaviors. Visitor Studies, 26 (2), 181-201. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2023.2218791

Does values-based interpretation make a difference? Testing impacts on visitors’ environmental learning and reported adoption of environmentally responsible behaviors

2023

Journal Article

Negotiating stakeholder solutions to complex visitor management problems: the case of traffic management in the Kruger National Park

Ballantyne, Roy, Slabbert, Liandi, Packer, Jan and Sneddon, Joanne (2023). Negotiating stakeholder solutions to complex visitor management problems: the case of traffic management in the Kruger National Park. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 78 (3), 197-206. doi: 10.1080/0035919x.2023.2214105

Negotiating stakeholder solutions to complex visitor management problems: the case of traffic management in the Kruger National Park

2023

Book Chapter

Interpretation for children: turning horror and hurt into healing and hope

Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan, Hughes, Karen and Broughton, Tobias (2023). Interpretation for children: turning horror and hurt into healing and hope. Children, young people and dark tourism. (pp. 101-113) edited by Mary Margaret Kerr, Philip R. Stone and Rebecca H. Price. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003032199-10

Interpretation for children: turning horror and hurt into healing and hope

2022

Journal Article

Differences between zoo/aquarium staff and visitors’ values, beliefs, and pro-environmental behaviors: consequences for environmental communication

Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy, Hughes, Karen, Sneddon, Joanne and Lee, Julie (2022). Differences between zoo/aquarium staff and visitors’ values, beliefs, and pro-environmental behaviors: consequences for environmental communication. Visitor Studies, 25 (1), 85-103. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2022.2032927

Differences between zoo/aquarium staff and visitors’ values, beliefs, and pro-environmental behaviors: consequences for environmental communication