Overview
Background
Dr Jan Packer has a background in Psychology having completed a BA (Hons) at UQ in 1976. Her PhD (Education, QUT, 2004) focussed on motivations for learning in educational leisure settings. She has published broadly in the area of educational psychology over many years. The current major focus of her research is in applying the principles of educational, environmental and positive psychology to understand and facilitate visitor experiences in leisure settings such as museums and other tourist and leisure contexts. Jan was co-editor of the international journal, Visitor Studies from 2005 through 2011.
Availability
- Associate Professor Jan Packer is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
Research interests
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Visitor studies; Free-choice learning; Museums; Zoos and Aquariums
Applying the principles of educational, environmental and positive psychology to understand and facilitate visitor experiences in tourism and leisure settings such as museums, zoos and aquariums, and ecotourism experiences.
Research impacts
Dr Packer's research informs practice in museums, zoos and aquariums, ecotourism and heritage tourism settings. Her research has contributed to developing an understanding of visitor motivations, visitor experiences, and beneficial outcomes for visitors to museums and other visitor attractions. She has a developing interest in the quality of life outcomes of tourism and leisure more broadly. Her research with Professor Ballantyne has identified factors that encourage and support visitors' adoption of environmentally sustainable behaviours as a result of visiting a zoo, aquarium or ecotourism activity.
Works
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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
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
2021
Journal Article
Facilitating zoo/aquarium visitors' adoption of environmentally sustainable behaviour: developing a values-based interpretation matrix
Ballantyne, Roy, Hughes, Karen, Lee, Julie, Packer, Jan and Sneddon, Joanne (2021). Facilitating zoo/aquarium visitors' adoption of environmentally sustainable behaviour: developing a values-based interpretation matrix. Tourism Management, 84 104243. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2020.104243
2020
Journal Article
National identities and war heritage: acceptance and resistance of an authorised heritage discourse among visitors to the Australian War Memorial
Roppola, Tiina, Uzzell, David, Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2020). National identities and war heritage: acceptance and resistance of an authorised heritage discourse among visitors to the Australian War Memorial. International Journal of Heritage Studies, 27 (4), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/13527258.2020.1798270
2020
Journal Article
A “blue ocean” strategy for developing visitor wine experiences: Unlocking value in the Cape region tourism market
Priilaid, David, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2020). A “blue ocean” strategy for developing visitor wine experiences: Unlocking value in the Cape region tourism market. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 43, 91-99. doi: 10.1016/j.jhtm.2020.01.009
2020
Book Chapter
The Role of Aquariums and Zoos in Encouraging Visitor Conservation Action
Mann, Judy, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2020). The Role of Aquariums and Zoos in Encouraging Visitor Conservation Action. Encyclopedia of the World's Biomes: Volumes 1-5. (pp. 380-389) Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-409548-9.12063-9
2019
Journal Article
Using Facial Electromyography to Test the Peak-End Rule in Tourism Advertising
Li, Shanshi, Walters, Gabby, Packer, Jan and Scott, Noel (2019). Using Facial Electromyography to Test the Peak-End Rule in Tourism Advertising. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, 46 (1), 109634801989004-77. doi: 10.1177/1096348019890047
2019
Journal Article
Spiritual retreats as a restorative destination: design factors facilitating restorative outcomes
Gill, Chelsea, Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2019). Spiritual retreats as a restorative destination: design factors facilitating restorative outcomes. Annals of Tourism Research, 79 102761, 102761. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2019.102761
2019
Journal Article
Nested assemblages: migrants, war heritage, informal learning and national identities
Roppola, Tiina, Packer, Jan, Uzzell, David and Ballantyne, Roy (2019). Nested assemblages: migrants, war heritage, informal learning and national identities. International Journal of Heritage Studies, 25 (11), 1205-1223. doi: 10.1080/13527258.2019.1578986
2018
Journal Article
Exploring the factors that influence zoo visitors’ perceptions of the well-being of gorillas: implications for zoo exhibit interpretation
Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy and Luebke, Jerry F. (2018). Exploring the factors that influence zoo visitors’ perceptions of the well-being of gorillas: implications for zoo exhibit interpretation. Visitor Studies, 21 (1), 57-78. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2018.1503878
2018
Journal Article
The role of place attachment and festival attachment in influencing attendees’ environmentally responsible behaviours at music festivals
Alonso-Vazquez, Marisol, Packer, Jan, Fairley, Sheranne and Hughes, Karen (2018). The role of place attachment and festival attachment in influencing attendees’ environmentally responsible behaviours at music festivals. Tourism Recreation Research, 44 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/02508281.2018.1545393
2018
Journal Article
Cruise destination attributes: measuring the relative importance of the onboard and onshore aspects of cruising
Whyte, Lincoln James, Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2018). Cruise destination attributes: measuring the relative importance of the onboard and onshore aspects of cruising. Tourism Recreation Research, 43 (4), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/02508281.2018.1470148
2018
Journal Article
Applying Attention Restoration Theory to Understand and Address Clergy's Need to Restore Cognitive Capacity
Gill, Chelsea, Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2018). Applying Attention Restoration Theory to Understand and Address Clergy's Need to Restore Cognitive Capacity. Journal of Religion and Health, 57 (5), 1779-1792. doi: 10.1007/s10943-018-0571-9
2018
Journal Article
Visitors' values and environmental learning outcomes at wildlife attractions: implications for interpretive practice
Ballantyne, Roy, Hughes, Karen, Lee, Julie, Packer, Jan and Sneddon, Joanne (2018). Visitors' values and environmental learning outcomes at wildlife attractions: implications for interpretive practice. Tourism Management, 64, 190-201. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2017.07.015
2018
Journal Article
Post-visit reinforcement of zoo conservation messages: the design and testing of an action resource website
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan, Hughes, Karen and Gill, Chelsea (2018). Post-visit reinforcement of zoo conservation messages: the design and testing of an action resource website. Visitor Studies, 21 (1), 98-120. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2018.1503871
2017
Journal Article
Exploring the restorative benefits of spiritual retreats: the case of clergy retreats in Australia
Gill, Chelsea, Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2017). Exploring the restorative benefits of spiritual retreats: the case of clergy retreats in Australia. Tourism Recreation Research, 43 (2), 235-249. doi: 10.1080/02508281.2017.1410972
2017
Journal Article
A comparative analysis of self-report and psychophysiological measures of emotion in the context of tourism advertising
Li, Shanshi, Walters, Gabby, Packer, Jan and Scott, Noel (2017). A comparative analysis of self-report and psychophysiological measures of emotion in the context of tourism advertising. Journal of Travel Research, 57 (8), 004728751773355-1092. doi: 10.1177/0047287517733555
2017
Journal Article
Penguin promises: encouraging aquarium visitors to take conservation action
Mann, Judy Brenda, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2017). Penguin promises: encouraging aquarium visitors to take conservation action. Environmental Education Research, 24 (6), 859-874. doi: 10.1080/13504622.2017.1365355
2017
Other Outputs
The importance of understanding cultural diversity among zoo and aquarium visitors: becoming better agents of change
Mann-Lang, Judy, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2017, 01 01). The importance of understanding cultural diversity among zoo and aquarium visitors: becoming better agents of change WAZA News 14-16.
2016
Journal Article
Visitors' perceptions of the conservation education role of zoos and aquariums: implications for the provision of learning experiences
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2016). Visitors' perceptions of the conservation education role of zoos and aquariums: implications for the provision of learning experiences. Visitor Studies, 19 (2), 193-210. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2016.1220185
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Jan Packer is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Essays exploring the restorative potential, experiences and outcomes of spiritual retreats
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Factors that influence engagement in on-site environmentally responsible behaviours at music festivals
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Karen Hughes, Associate Professor Sheranne Fairley
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The importance of food in vacation decision-making: Involvement, lifestyles and destination activity preferences of international Slow Food members
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Searching for Meaning: Exploring Pilgrimage and Religious Heritage Tourism Experiences in English Religious Heritage Sites
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The Impact of Wildlife Tourism Experiences on Visitors' Environmental Learning at Giant Panda Centres in China
Principal Advisor
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2012
Master Philosophy
Understanding the needs and interests of Chinese zoo visitors in relation to conservation education
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Using wildlife tourism and post-visit support to enhance families¿ conservation learning at Mon Repos Conservation Park
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Essays in psycho-physiological measures of consumers' emotional responses to tourism advertising
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gabby Walters
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the implications of cultural diversity for environmental learning at an African aquarium
Associate Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Cruise tourists' perceptions of destination: Exploring push and pull motivational factors in the decision to take a cruise vacation
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The 'why' of HR practices: employee attributions regarding HR practices and resulting effects on service climate and employee attitudes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Solnet
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Serious Leisure, Leisure Satisfaction and Gardening by Older Adults
Associate Advisor
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