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

119 works between 1978 and 2024
All (119) Journal Article (86) Book Chapter (13) Conference Publication (4) Book (9) Other Outputs (7)

81 - 100 of 119 works

2010

Journal Article

Identifying the satisfactions derived from leisure gardening by older adults

Cheng, Eva Hui-Ping, Patterson, Ian, Packer, Jan and Pegg, Shane (2010). Identifying the satisfactions derived from leisure gardening by older adults. Annals of Leisure Research, 13 (3), 395-419. doi: 10.1080/11745398.2010.9686855

Identifying the satisfactions derived from leisure gardening by older adults

2010

Journal Article

The role of zoos and aquariums in education for a sustainable future

Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2010). The role of zoos and aquariums in education for a sustainable future. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2010 (127), 25-34. doi: 10.1002/ace.378

The role of zoos and aquariums in education for a sustainable future

2010

Journal Article

Exploring the impacts of wildlife tourism experiences on visitors’ long-term environmental learning and behaviour

Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy and Falk, John (2010). Exploring the impacts of wildlife tourism experiences on visitors’ long-term environmental learning and behaviour. Journal of the International Zoo Educators Association, 46, 12-15.

Exploring the impacts of wildlife tourism experiences on visitors’ long-term environmental learning and behaviour

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:

The role of zoos and aquariums in providing environmental learning experiences for visitors: report of international visitor survey

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.

Benefits of leisure gardening for older Australians

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

Tourists' support for conservation messages and sustainable management practices in wildlife tourism experiences

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

Introducing a fifth pedagogy: Experience-based strategies for facilitating learning in natural environments

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

Trends in tourism research

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.

Future directions for research in free-choice environmental learning

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.

Urban R&R: The restorative benefits of educational leisure environments: Preliminary report for the National Gallery of Victoria

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

Tourism research in China: Understanding the unique cultural contexts and complexities

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.

Learning for sustainability: the role and impact of outdoor and environmental education centres

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:

Wildlife conservation learning: stage two report: Ocean Park: Hong Kong

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

Environmental awareness, interests and motives of botanic gardens visitors: Implications for interpretive practice

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

Conservation learning in wildlife tourism settings: lessons from research in zoos and aquariums

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

Promoting Learning for Sustainability: Principals' Perceptions of the Role of Outdoor and Environmental Education Centres

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.

Working with animals and children: The challenges of visitor research in wildlife tourism

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

Promoting environmentally sustainable attitudes and behaviour through free-choice learning experiences: what is the state of the game?

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

Measuring environmental education program impacts and learning in the field: Using an action research cycle to develop a tool for use with young students

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.

Solitary vs. shared: Exploring the social dimension of museum learning

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    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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