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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2016
Journal Article
How long does an economic impact last? Tracking the impact of a new giant panda attraction at an Australian zoo
Driml, Sally, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2016). How long does an economic impact last? Tracking the impact of a new giant panda attraction at an Australian zoo. Journal of Travel Research, 56 (5), 613-624. doi: 10.1177/0047287516656916
2016
Journal Article
Using skin conductance and facial electromyography to measure emotional responses to tourism advertising
Li, Shanshi, Walters, Gabby, Packer, Jan and Scott, Noel (2016). Using skin conductance and facial electromyography to measure emotional responses to tourism advertising. Current Issues in Tourism, 21 (15), 1-23. doi: 10.1080/13683500.2016.1223023
2016
Journal Article
Serious leisure among older gardeners in Australia
Cheng, Eva (Hui-Ping), Stebbins, Robert and Packer, Jan (2016). Serious leisure among older gardeners in Australia. Leisure Studies, 36 (4), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/02614367.2016.1188137
2015
Journal Article
Travel lifestyle preferences and destination activity choices of Slow Food members and non-members
Lee, Kuan-Huei, Packer, Jan and Scott, Noel (2015). Travel lifestyle preferences and destination activity choices of Slow Food members and non-members. Tourism Management, 46, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2014.05.008
2015
Journal Article
Exploring visitor experiences, activities and benefits at three religious tourism sites
Bond, Nigel, Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2015). Exploring visitor experiences, activities and benefits at three religious tourism sites. International Journal of Tourism Research, 17 (5), 471-481. doi: 10.1002/jtr.2014
2015
Book Chapter
Science tourism
Packer, Jan (2015). Science tourism. Encyclopaedia of science education. (pp. 930-932) edited by Richard Gunstone. New York, United States: Springer Reference. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-2150-0_337
2014
Journal Article
Chinese and Australian tourists' attitudes to nature, animals and environmental issues: implications for the design of nature-based tourism experiences
Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy and Hughes, Karen (2014). Chinese and Australian tourists' attitudes to nature, animals and environmental issues: implications for the design of nature-based tourism experiences. Tourism Management, 44, 101-107. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2014.02.013
2014
Other Outputs
On being Australian: exploring the role of ANZAC museum and heritage interpretive experiences in developing visitors' sense of national identity
Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy, Uzzell, David and Roppola, Tiina (2014). On being Australian: exploring the role of ANZAC museum and heritage interpretive experiences in developing visitors' sense of national identity. Not available:
2014
Journal Article
Where does food fit in tourism?
Lee, Kuan-Huei, Scott, Noel and Packer, Jan (2014). Where does food fit in tourism?. Tourism Recreation Research, 39 (2), 269-274. doi: 10.1080/02508281.2014.11081770
2014
Journal Article
Habitus and food lifestyle: In-destination activity participation of Slow Food members
Lee, Kuan-Huei, Scott, Noel and Packer, Jan (2014). Habitus and food lifestyle: In-destination activity participation of Slow Food members. Annals of Tourism Research, 48, 207-220. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2014.06.009
2014
Journal Article
Designing and managing music festival experiences to enhance attendees’ psychological and social benefits
Ballantyne, Julie, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2014). Designing and managing music festival experiences to enhance attendees’ psychological and social benefits. Musicae Scientiae, 18 (1), 65-83. doi: 10.1177/1029864913511845
2014
Other Outputs
Australian War Memorial visitor survey summary of findings
Packer, Jan (2014). Australian War Memorial visitor survey summary of findings. Not available:
2014
Journal Article
International research on zoo and aquarium visitors - Some new perspectives
Mann, Judy, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2014). International research on zoo and aquarium visitors - Some new perspectives. World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Magazine, 15, 18-21.
2014
Journal Article
Comparing Chinese and Western Visitors’ Responses to Interpretive Signs at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, China
Hughes, Karen, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2014). Comparing Chinese and Western Visitors’ Responses to Interpretive Signs at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, China. Visitor Studies, 17 (2), 137-158. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2014.945344
2014
Journal Article
The Fits-Like-a-Glove Model and destination activities of Slow Food members
Lee, Kuan-Huei, Scott, Noel and Packer, Jan (2014). The Fits-Like-a-Glove Model and destination activities of Slow Food members. Current Issues in Tourism, 18 (3), 286-290. doi: 10.1080/13683500.2014.909389
2014
Conference Publication
Place attachment, festival attachment, and behavioural intentions as predictors of on-site environmentally responsible behaviours at music events
Alonso-Vazquez, Marisol, Packer, Jan and Hughes, Karen (2014). Place attachment, festival attachment, and behavioural intentions as predictors of on-site environmentally responsible behaviours at music events. CAUTHE Conference 2014, Brisbane, Australia, 10-13 February 2014. Brisbane, Australia: School of Tourism, The University of Queensland.
2014
Other Outputs
Exploring the influence of zoo visitors' values on long-term environmental learning outcomes
Ballantyne, Roy, Lee, Julie, Packer, Jan and Hughes, Karen (2014). Exploring the influence of zoo visitors' values on long-term environmental learning outcomes. Not available:
2013
Other Outputs
The Panda Effect: visitor travel and additional expenditure by tourists to South Australia due to the attraction of the Pandas at Adelaide Zoo
Driml, Sally, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2013). The Panda Effect: visitor travel and additional expenditure by tourists to South Australia due to the attraction of the Pandas at Adelaide Zoo. Not available:
2013
Journal Article
Minds on the move: new links from psychology to tourism
Pearce, Philip L. and Packer, Jan (2013). Minds on the move: new links from psychology to tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 40 (1), 386-411. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2012.10.002
2013
Book Chapter
Developing ecotourists' environmentally sustainable behaviour
Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2013). Developing ecotourists' environmentally sustainable behaviour. International handbook on ecotourism. (pp. 192-202) edited by Roy Ballantyne and Jan Packer. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar.
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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