Associate Professor Jan Packer
Principal Research Fellow
School of Business
Affiliate of Centre for Marine Science
Centre for Marine Science
+61 7 334 67789
Researcher biography
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.
Publications
Books
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.
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (1995). Making connections: Using student journals as a teaching/learning aid. Canberra: Higher Education & Development Society of Australia.
Book Chapters
Gill, Chelsea, Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2024). Exploring the Restorative Benefits of Spiritual Retreats: The Case of Clergy Retreats in Australia. Religious Tourism. (pp. 75-89) London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003531203-15
Packer, Jan (2024). Appreciating the broad spectrum of positive visitor experiences in museums: a journey of discovery. Flourishing in museums: toward a positive museology. (pp. 96-101) edited by Kiersten F. Latham and Brenda Cowan. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003281351-17
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan, Hughes, Karen and Broughton, Tobias (2023). Interpretation for children: turning horror and hurt into healing and hope. Children, young people and dark tourism. (pp. 101-113) edited by Mary Margaret Kerr, Philip R. Stone and Rebecca H. Price. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003032199-10
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
Packer, Jan and Gill, Chelsea (2017). Meaningful vacation experiences. Positive tourism. (pp. 19-34) edited by Sebastian Filep, Jennifer Laing and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315707129
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
Packer, Jan (2014). Visitors’ restorative experiences in museum and botanic garden environments. Tourist experience and fulfilment: insights from positive psychology. (pp. 202-222) edited by Sebastian Filep and Philip Pearce. Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203134580
Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2013). Encouraging reflective visitor experiences in ecotourism. International handbook on ecotourism. (pp. 169-177) edited by Roy Ballantyne and Jan Packer. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar.
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.
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2013). Ecotourism: themes and issues. International handbook on ecotourism. (pp. 1-6) edited by Roy Ballantyne and Jan Packer. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9780857939975.00005
Hughes, Karen, Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Zhu, Xuan (2011). Environmental interpretation and visitor education: a review of Australian and Chinese literature. Sino-Australia comparative study on tourism development. (pp. 111-142) edited by Jun Gao, Noel Scott, Roy Ballantyne and Peiyi Ding. Shanghai, China: China Travel & Tourism Press.
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.
Packer, Jan (2001). Motivations for learning: visitors' perceptions of the educational element in leisure experiences. Designing Educational Research: Theories, Methods and Practices. (pp. 115-126) edited by Parlo Singh and Erica McWilliam. Flaxton, QLD, Australia: Post Pressed.
Journal Articles
Ballantyne, Roy, Hughes, Karen, Packer, Jan and Lee, Julie (2023). Does values-based interpretation make a difference? Testing impacts on visitors’ environmental learning and reported adoption of environmentally responsible behaviors. Visitor Studies, 26 (2), 181-201. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2023.2218791
Ballantyne, Roy, Slabbert, Liandi, Packer, Jan and Sneddon, Joanne (2023). Negotiating stakeholder solutions to complex visitor management problems: the case of traffic management in the Kruger National Park. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 78 (3), 197-206. doi: 10.1080/0035919x.2023.2214105
Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy, Hughes, Karen, Sneddon, Joanne and Lee, Julie (2022). Differences between zoo/aquarium staff and visitors’ values, beliefs, and pro-environmental behaviors: consequences for environmental communication. Visitor Studies, 25 (1), 85-103. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2022.2032927
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
Packer, Jan (2021). Taking a break: exploring the restorative benefits of short breaks and vacations. Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights, 2 (1) 100006, 100006. doi: 10.1016/j.annale.2020.100006
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
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
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
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
Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy and Uzzell, David (2019). Interpreting war heritage: impacts of Anzac museum and battlefield visits on Australians' understanding of national identity. Annals of Tourism Research, 76, 105-116. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2019.03.012
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
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
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
Packer, Jan, Ballantyne, Roy and Bond, Nigel (2018). Developing an Instrument to Capture Multifaceted Visitor Experiences: The DoVE Adjective Checklist. Visitor Studies, 21 (2), 211-231. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2018.1553925
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2016). Conceptualizing the visitor experience: a review of literature and development of a multifaceted model. Visitor Studies, 19 (2), 128-143. doi: 10.1080/10645578.2016.1144023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Bond, Nigel (2013). Interpreting difficult stories: principles for the application of hot interpretation. INNZ Insights.
Xu, Honggang, Cui, Qingming, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2013). Effective environmental interpretation at Chinese natural attractions: The need for an aesthetic approach. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 21 (1), 117-133. doi: 10.1080/09669582.2012.681787
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Bond, Nigel (2012). Interpreting shared and contested histories: The Broken Links exhibition. Curator: The Museum Journal, 55 (2), 153-166. doi: 10.1111/j.2151-6952.2012.00137.x
Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2012). Comparing captive and non-captive wildlife tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 39 (2), 1242-1245. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2011.12.007
Falk, John H., Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Benckendorff, Pierre (2012). Travel and learning: A neglected tourism research area. Annals of Tourism Research, 39 (2), 908-927. doi: 10.1016/j.annals.2011.11.016
Ballantyne, R., Packer, J. and Falk, J.H. (2011). Visitors’ learning for environmental sustainability: Testing short- and long-term impacts of wildlife tourism experiences using structural equation modelling. Tourism Management, 32 (6), 1243-1252. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2010.11.003
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Sutherland, Lucy A. (2011). Visitors' memories of wildlife tourism: Implications for the design of powerful interpretive experiences. Tourism Management, 32 (4), 770-779. doi: 10.1016/j.tourman.2010.06.012
Hughes, Karen, Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2011). Using post-visit action resources to support family conservation learning following a wildlife tourism experience. Environmental Education Research, 17 (3), 307-328. doi: 10.1080/13504622.2010.540644
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2011). Using tourism free-choice learning experiences to promote environmentally sustainable behaviour: The role of post-visit ‘action resources’. Environmental Education Research, 17 (2), 201-215. doi: 10.1080/13504622.2010.530645
Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Julie (2011). The impact of music festival attendance on young people's psychological and social well being. Psychology of Music, 39 (2), 164-181. doi: 10.1177/0305735610372611
Smith, Liam, Angus, Warrick, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2011). Using websites to influence visitor behaviour. Journal of the International Zoo Educators Association, 47, 38-41.
Packer, Jan and Bond, Nigel (2010). Museums as restorative environments. Curator: The Museum Journal, 53 (4), 421-456. doi: 10.1111/j.2151-6952.2010.00044.x
Ballantyne, R., Anderson, D. and Packer, J. (2010). Exploring the impact of integrated fieldwork, reflective and metacognitive experiences on student environmental learning outcomes. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 26, 47-64. doi: 10.1017/s0814062600000823
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Packer, Jan (2008). Beyond learning: Exploring visitors’ perceptions of the value and benefits of museum experiences. Curator: The Museum Journal, 51 (1), 33-54. doi: 10.1111/j.2151-6952.2008.tb00293.x
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
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
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
Packer, Jan (2006). Learning for fun: The unique contribution of educational leisure experiences. Curator: The Museum Journal, 49 (3), 329-344. doi: 10.1111/j.2151-6952.2006.tb00227.x
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
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.
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
Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2005). Solitary vs. shared: Exploring the social dimension of museum learning. Curator: The Museum Journal, 48 (2), 177-192.
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
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
Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2004). Is Educational Leisure A Contradiction in Terms? Exploring the Synergy of Education and Entertainment. Annals of Leisure Research, 7 (1), 54-71.
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
Packer, Jan and Ballantyne, Roy (2002). Motivational factors and the visitor experience: A comparison of three sites. Curator: The Museum Journal, 45 (3), 183-198.
Bain, John D., Mills, Colleen, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2002). Developing reflection on practice through journal writing: impacts of variations in the focus and level of feedback. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 8 (2), 171-196. doi: 10.1080/13540600220127368
Ballantyne, Roy, Fien, John and Packer, Jan (2001). School Environmental Education Programme Impacts Upon Student and Family Learning: A Case Study Analysis. Environmental Education Research, 7 (1), 23-37. doi: 10.1080/13504620124123
Ballantyne, Roy, Fien, John and Packer, Jan (2001). Programme effectiveness in facilitating intergenerational influence in environment education: lessons from the field. Journal of Environmental Education, 32 (4), 8-15.
Ballantyne, Roy, Fien, John and Packer, Jan (2001). Intergenerational influence in environmental education: a quantitative analysis. Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 17, 1-7.
Ballantyne, Roy, Borthwick, Jill and Packer, Jan (2000). Beyond student evaluation of teaching: identifying and addressing academic staff development needs. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 25 (3), 221-236. doi: 10.1080/713611430
Ballantyne, Roy, Bain, John D. and Packer, Jan (1999). Researching University Teaching in Australia: themes and issues in academics' reflections. Studies In Higher Education, 24 (2), 237-257. doi: 10.1080/03075079912331379918
Bain, John D., Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Mills, Colleen (1999). Using journal writing to enhance student teachers' reflectivity during field experience placements. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 5 (1), 51-73. doi: 10.1080/1354060990050104
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan and Beckmann, Elizabeth (1998). Targeted interpretation: exploring relationships among visitors' motivations, activities, attitudes, information needs and preferences. Journal of Tourism Studies, 9 (2), 14-25.
Ballantyne, R. R. and Packer, J. M. (1996). Teaching and learning in environmental education: developing environmental conceptions. Journal of Environmental Education, 27 (2), 25-32. doi: 10.1080/00958964.1996.9941455
Ballantyne, Roy, Hansford, Brian and Packer, Jan (1995). Mentoring beginning teachers: a qualitative analysis of process and outcomes. Educational Review, 47 (3), 297-307. doi: 10.1080/0013191950470306
Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (1995). The role of student journals in facilitating reflection at doctoral level. Studies in Continuing Education, 17 (1-2), 29-45. doi: 10.1080/0158037950170104
Ballantyne, R., Hansford, B. and Packer, J. (1995). Assessing the concern and professional development requirements of beginning teachers in their first term of teaching. South Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 23 (2), 241-254. doi: 10.1080/0311213950230210
Ballantyne, Roy, Lidstone, John and Packer, Jan (1993). A critically reflective pre-service geography teacher education course: attitude and practice changes among graduates. International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2 (1), 41-50. doi: 10.1080/10382046.1993.9964895
Packer, Janis and Bain, John D. (1978). Cognitive style and teacher-student compatibility. Journal of Educational Psychology, 70 (5), 864-871. doi: 10.1037/0022-0663.70.5.864
Conference Papers
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.
Cheng, Eva Hui-Ping, Patterson, Ian, Packer, Jan and Pegg, Shane (2010). Identifying the satisfactions derived from leisure gardening by older adults. ANZALS 2010: Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies 9th Biennial Conference. "Exploring new ideas and new directions", Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 2-4 February 2010. Lindfield, NSW, Australia: Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies. doi: 10.1080/11745398.2010.9686855
Cheng, E., Patterson, , Pegg, S. and Packer, J. (2009). Benefits of leisure gardening for older Australians. MALDEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC.
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.
Newspaper Article
Mann-Lang, Judy, Ballantyne, Roy and Packer, Jan (2017, 01 01). The importance of understanding cultural diversity among zoo and aquarium visitors: becoming better agents of change WAZA News 14-16.
Research Reports
Packer, Jan (2014). Australian War Memorial visitor survey summary of findings. Not available:
Packer, Jan (2013). Understanding and measuring the visitor experience: research at the Queensland Museum. Not available:
Packer, Jan, Bond, Nigel and Ballantyne, Roy (2010). Capturing the visitor experience: A report of research conducted at five cultural institutions in London. Brisbane, Qld Australia: The University of Queensland School of Tourism.
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.
Ballantyne, Roy, Packer, Jan, Bond, Nigel, Ap, John and Lam, Samuel (2008). Wildlife conservation learning: stage two report: Ocean Park: Hong Kong. Not available: