Associate Professor Jan Packer
Associate Professor

Jan Packer

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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

Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services Education Heritage, archive and museum studies History, Heritage and Archaeology Psychology Tourism Tourist behaviour and visitor experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology

Research interests

  • 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.

Search Professor Jan Packer’s works on UQ eSpace

116 works between 1978 and 2023
All (116) Journal Article (86) Book Chapter (11) Conference Publication (4) Book (9) Other Outputs (6)

21 - 40 of 116 works

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

Facilitating zoo/aquarium visitors' adoption of environmentally sustainable behaviour: developing a values-based interpretation matrix

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

National identities and war heritage: acceptance and resistance of an authorised heritage discourse among visitors to the Australian War Memorial

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

A “blue ocean” strategy for developing visitor wine experiences: Unlocking value in the Cape region tourism market

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

The Role of Aquariums and Zoos in Encouraging Visitor Conservation Action

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

Using Facial Electromyography to Test the Peak-End Rule in Tourism Advertising

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

Spiritual retreats as a restorative destination: design factors facilitating restorative outcomes

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

Nested assemblages: migrants, war heritage, informal learning and national identities

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

Exploring the factors that influence zoo visitors’ perceptions of the well-being of gorillas: implications for zoo exhibit interpretation

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

The role of place attachment and festival attachment in influencing attendees’ environmentally responsible behaviours at music festivals

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

Cruise destination attributes: measuring the relative importance of the onboard and onshore aspects of cruising

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

Applying Attention Restoration Theory to Understand and Address Clergy's Need to Restore Cognitive Capacity

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

Visitors' values and environmental learning outcomes at wildlife attractions: implications for interpretive practice

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

Post-visit reinforcement of zoo conservation messages: the design and testing of an action resource website

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

Exploring the restorative benefits of spiritual retreats: the case of clergy retreats in Australia

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

A comparative analysis of self-report and psychophysiological measures of emotion in the context of tourism advertising

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

Penguin promises: encouraging aquarium visitors to take conservation action

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

Visitors' perceptions of the conservation education role of zoos and aquariums: implications for the provision of learning experiences

2016

Journal Article

Zoo visitors’ affective responses to observing animal behaviors

Luebke, Jerry F., Watters, Jason V., Packer, Jan, Miller, Lance J. and Powell, David M. (2016). Zoo visitors’ affective responses to observing animal behaviors. Visitor Studies, 19 (1), 60-76. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2016.1144028

Zoo visitors’ affective responses to observing animal behaviors

2016

Journal Article

Animal welfare values and tourist behaviour

Sneddon, Joanne, Lee, Julie, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2016). Animal welfare values and tourist behaviour. Annals of Tourism Research, 57, 234-236. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2016.01.006

Animal welfare values and tourist behaviour

2016

Journal Article

Does more education mean less fun? A comparison of two animal presentations

Mann-Lang, J.B., Ballantyne, R. and Packer, J. (2016). Does more education mean less fun? A comparison of two animal presentations. International Zoo Yearbook, 50 (1), 155-164. doi: 10.1111/izy.12114

Does more education mean less fun? A comparison of two animal presentations

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Designing engaging music experiences: Listening to the audience
    Melbourne Recital Centre
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2017 - 2021
    North Stradbroke Island Visitor Research Program
    Queensland Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2022
    Improving zoo/aquarium conservation learning outcomes: a values approach
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Measuring the impact of school visits to the national capital on students' civic literacy
    National Capital Educational Tourism Project
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Taking a break: The restorative benefits of short breaks and vacations
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards - DVC(R) Funding
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    On being Australian: Exploring the role of Anzac museum and heritage interpretive experiences in developing visitors' sense of national identity
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Translating zoo visitors' behavioural intentions into conservation actions using evidence-based post-visit experiences
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    ResTeach 2010 0.2 FTE School of Tourism
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Using reef experiences to motivate reef protective behaviour
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Urban R&R: The restorative benefits of educational leisure environments
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    The positive potential of free-choice learning: Exploring the impact of museum visitation on visitor well-being
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Museums As Catalysts for the Intergenerational Sharing of Cultural Heritage
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Learning for sustainability: The role and impact of Outdoor and Environmental Education Centres
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Investigating the educational impact of wildlife-based leisure experiences in suporting visitors' adoption of environmentally sustainable practices
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Jan Packer is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Completed supervision

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