Overview
Background
Dr Slaughter is a teaching focused academic in the Tourism discipline of UQ Business School. Her knowledge of tourism management is supported by substantial study in the area.
After travelling extensively, Lee returned to Australia to pursue tourism studies at The University of Queensland. In 2000 Lee was awarded her doctorate which focused on backpacker tourism. She continued researching in the area of tourism management, particularly as it relates to backpacker tourism. More recently Lee has moved to a teaching focused position and uses her previous experience to enhance her teaching at both undergraduate and masters levels.
Availability
- Dr Lee Slaughter is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Backpacker travel
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Tourist motivation
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Volunteerism
Works
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2023
Journal Article
Can we buffer them? Supporting healthy levels of stress and anxiety in first year international students
Slaughter, Lee, Sie, Lintje, Breakey, Noreen, Macionis, Niki and Zhang, Jingru (2023). Can we buffer them? Supporting healthy levels of stress and anxiety in first year international students. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, 32 100438, 100438. doi: 10.1016/j.jhlste.2023.100438
2022
Conference Publication
Minimising stress and anxiety in the ‘next normal’ learning environment: a case of first semester EAL students studying tourism hospitality and event courses
Slaughter, Lee , Macionis, Niki , Breakey, Noreen , Zhan, Jingru and Sie, Lintje (2022). Minimising stress and anxiety in the ‘next normal’ learning environment: a case of first semester EAL students studying tourism hospitality and event courses. The Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education (CAUTHE), Online, 7-9 February 2022.
2019
Journal Article
Understanding travel risks in a developing country: a bottom up approach
Lenggogeni, Sari, Ritchie, Brent W. and Slaughter, Lee (2019). Understanding travel risks in a developing country: a bottom up approach. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 36 (8), 941-955. doi: 10.1080/10548408.2019.1661329
2007
Conference Publication
Trust and new technologies: Looking at issues from the perspective of the young tourist
Henderson, D., Slaughter, L-J. and Pegg, S. (2007). Trust and new technologies: Looking at issues from the perspective of the young tourist. e-Case 2007, Hong Kong, 15-17 August 2007. Taipei, Taiwan: Knowledge Association of Taiwan.
2007
Journal Article
Using action learning to improve assessment: A case study from an undergraduate tourism management course
Slaughter, L. and Ruhanen, L. M. (2007). Using action learning to improve assessment: A case study from an undergraduate tourism management course. Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism, 7 (2), 1-20. doi: 10.1300/J172v07n02_01
2005
Conference Publication
Tourist railways: A staffing dilemma
Slaughter, L. and Slater, K. (2005). Tourist railways: A staffing dilemma. CAUTHE 2005: Sharing Tourism Knowledge, Alice Springs, Australia, 1-5 February 2005. Darwin, NT, Australia: Charles Darwin University.
2004
Book Chapter
Profiling the International Backpacker Market in Australia
Slaughter, L. (2004). Profiling the International Backpacker Market in Australia. The Global Nomad - Backpacker Travel in Theory and Practice. (pp. 168-179) edited by G. Richards and J. Wilson. Clevedon, UK: Channel View Publications.
2004
Conference Publication
Tourism Motives and Youth: An Analysis of Holiday Motivations of Visitors to Contiki Great Keppel Island Resort, Australia
Slaughter, L., Carr, N. S. and Oxley, L. (2004). Tourism Motives and Youth: An Analysis of Holiday Motivations of Visitors to Contiki Great Keppel Island Resort, Australia. Asia Pacific Tourism Association Tenth Annual Conference, Nagasaki, Japan, 4-7 July 2004. Hong Kong: Asia Pacific Tourism Association.
2004
Journal Article
Motivations of Long Term Volunteers: Human Services Vs Events
Slaughter, L. and Home, R. (2004). Motivations of Long Term Volunteers: Human Services Vs Events. UNLV Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Science (HTL Science), 2, 1-12.
2004
Conference Publication
ELICOS Students - an International student travel market overlooked?
Slaughter, L. and Suwannachote, P. (2004). ELICOS Students - an International student travel market overlooked?. CAUTHE: Creating Tourism Knowledge, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, 10-13 February 2004. Altona Victoria: University of Queensland.
2003
Conference Publication
Event Management Education in Finland
Slaughter, Lee, Reid, Sacha and Arcodia, Charles (2003). Event Management Education in Finland. Advances in Convention, Exhibition & Event Research, Convention and Expo Summit, Hong Kong, 29-31 August, 2003. Hong Kong: The Honk Kong Polytechnic University.
2002
Conference Publication
Motivations of long tern volunteers at events
Slaughter, L. (2002). Motivations of long tern volunteers at events. EAPM: Building Destinations and Communities through Events, Sydney, Australia, 15-16 July 2002. Sydney: UTS: Australian Centre for Event Management.
2002
Conference Publication
Backpackers - a source of income for rural communities
Slaughter, L. (2002). Backpackers - a source of income for rural communities. Tourism and Well-Being 2nd Tourism Industry and Education Symposium, Jyvaskyla Paviljonki, Finland, 16-18 May 2002. Jyvaskyla Polytechnic, Finland: Jyvaskyla Polytechnic, Finland.
2002
Conference Publication
Coastal Cruising: Targeting the Backpacker Market in the Whitsunday Region, Australia
Reid, S. L., Slaughter, L. and Prideaux, B. R. (2002). Coastal Cruising: Targeting the Backpacker Market in the Whitsunday Region, Australia. CAUTHE 2002, Perth, Australia, 6-9 February 2002. Perth, Australia: Promaco.
2001
Conference Publication
Managing the backpacker market in Australia
Slaughter, L. (2001). Managing the backpacker market in Australia. Makati, Philippines, La Consolacion College, Lyceum of the Philippines, 4-7 July 2001. Philippines: Asia Pacific Tourism Assoc.
2001
Conference Publication
International backpackers' preferences for long distance
Slaughter, L. (2001). International backpackers' preferences for long distance. Capitalising on Research, Canberra, 7-10 Feb 2001. Canberra: Uni of Canberra.
2000
Journal Article
Tourism Management
Slaughter, L. (2000). Tourism Management. Australian Journal of Hospitality Management, 7 (1), 45-46.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Lee Slaughter is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Travel risk perceptions, travel intentions and influencing factors: A natural disaster context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Brent Ritchie
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
The impact of international backpackers on the host society: a case study of backpackers in Pai, North Thailand
Principal Advisor
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2007
Master Philosophy
THE INFLUENCE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ON TOURIST DECISION MAKING: THE YOUNG CONSUMERS' PERSPECTIVE
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PLANNING: AN ANALYSIS OF QUEENSLAND LOCAL TOURISM DESTINATIONS
Associate Advisor
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