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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2010
Book
The role of zoos and aquariums in providing environmental learning experiences for visitors: report of international visitor survey
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2010). The role of zoos and aquariums in providing environmental learning experiences for visitors: report of international visitor survey. Not available:
2009
Conference Publication
Benefits of leisure gardening for older Australians
Cheng, E., Patterson, , Pegg, S. and Packer, J. (2009). Benefits of leisure gardening for older Australians. MALDEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC.
2009
Journal Article
Tourists' support for conservation messages and sustainable management practices in wildlife tourism experiences
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Hughes, Karen (2009). Tourists' support for conservation messages and sustainable management practices in wildlife tourism experiences. Tourism Management, 30 (5), 658-664. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2008.11.003
2009
Journal Article
Introducing a fifth pedagogy: Experience-based strategies for facilitating learning in natural environments
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2009). Introducing a fifth pedagogy: Experience-based strategies for facilitating learning in natural environments. Environmental Education Research, 15 (2), 243-262. doi: 10.1080/13504620802711282
2009
Book Chapter
Future directions for research in free-choice environmental learning
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2009). Future directions for research in free-choice environmental learning. Free-choice learning and the environment. (pp. 157-170) edited by John H. Falk, Joe E. Heimlich and Susan Foutz. Lanham, MD, United States: AltaMira Press.
2009
Journal Article
Trends in tourism research
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Axelsen, Megan (2009). Trends in tourism research. Annals of Tourism Research, 36 (1), 149-152. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2008.07.001
2008
Book
Urban R&R: The restorative benefits of educational leisure environments: Preliminary report for the National Gallery of Victoria
Packer, Jan and Bond, Nigel (2008). Urban R&R: The restorative benefits of educational leisure environments: Preliminary report for the National Gallery of Victoria. St Lucia, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland, UQ Business School.
2008
Journal Article
Environmental awareness, interests and motives of botanic gardens visitors: Implications for interpretive practice
Ballantyne, R., Packer, J. and Hughes, K. (2008). Environmental awareness, interests and motives of botanic gardens visitors: Implications for interpretive practice. Tourism Management, 29 (3), 439-444. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2007.05.006
2008
Journal Article
Tourism research in China: Understanding the unique cultural contexts and complexities
Xu, H., Ding, P. and Packer, J. (2008). Tourism research in China: Understanding the unique cultural contexts and complexities. Current Issues in Tourism, 11 (6), 473-491. doi: 10.1080/13683500802475737
2008
Book
Learning for sustainability: the role and impact of outdoor and environmental education centres
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2008). Learning for sustainability: the role and impact of outdoor and environmental education centres. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: School of Tourism, University of Queensland.
2008
Book
Wildlife conservation learning: stage two report: Ocean Park: Hong Kong
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan, Bond, Nigel, Ap, John and Lam, Samuel (2008). Wildlife conservation learning: stage two report: Ocean Park: Hong Kong. Not available:
2007
Journal Article
Conservation learning in wildlife tourism settings: lessons from research in zoos and aquariums
Ballantyne, R., Packer, J., Hughes, K and Dierking, L. (2007). Conservation learning in wildlife tourism settings: lessons from research in zoos and aquariums. Environmental Education Research, 13 (3), 367-383. doi: 10.1080/13504620701430604
2006
Journal Article
Promoting Learning for Sustainability: Principals' Perceptions of the Role of Outdoor and Environmental Education Centres
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2006). Promoting Learning for Sustainability: Principals' Perceptions of the Role of Outdoor and Environmental Education Centres. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 22 (1), 15-29. doi: 10.1017/S0814062600001622
2006
Journal Article
Working with animals and children: The challenges of visitor research in wildlife tourism
Hughes, Karen, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2006). Working with animals and children: The challenges of visitor research in wildlife tourism. Visitor Studies Today, 9 (3), 27-29.
2005
Journal Article
Promoting environmentally sustainable attitudes and behaviour through free-choice learning experiences: what is the state of the game?
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2005). Promoting environmentally sustainable attitudes and behaviour through free-choice learning experiences: what is the state of the game?. Environmental Education Research, 11 (3), 281-295. doi: 10.1080/13504620500081145
2005
Journal Article
Solitary vs. shared: Exploring the social dimension of museum learning
Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2005). Solitary vs. shared: Exploring the social dimension of museum learning. Curator: The Museum Journal, 48 (2), 177-192.
2005
Journal Article
Measuring environmental education program impacts and learning in the field: Using an action research cycle to develop a tool for use with young students
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Everett, Michele (2005). Measuring environmental education program impacts and learning in the field: Using an action research cycle to develop a tool for use with young students. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 21 (4), 23-37. doi: 10.1017/S0814062600000926
2004
Journal Article
Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers
Ballantyne, Julie and Packer, Jan (2004). Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers. Music Education Research, 6 (3), 299-312. doi: 10.1080/1461380042000281749
2004
Conference Publication
Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers
Ballantyne, Julie and Packer, Jan (2004). Effectiveness of preservice music teacher education programs: Perceptions of early-career music teachers. XXVI International Society of Music Education (ISME) World Conference 2004, Tenerife, Spain, 11 - 16 July 2004.
2002
Journal Article
Nature-based Excursions: School Students' Perceptions of Learning in Natural Environments
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2002). Nature-based Excursions: School Students' Perceptions of Learning in Natural Environments. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 11 (3), 218-236. doi: 10.1080/10382040208667488
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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