Regular biography
Dr Lee Slaughter is a Lecturer in the School of Business at The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on tourism management, particularly backpacker tourism, tourist motivation, and volunteerism. Dr Slaughter has published extensively on these topics, including studies on backpacker markets, travel risks, and the impact of new technologies on tourist decision-making. She has also contributed to educational research in tourism, including the use of action learning in assessment. Dr Slaughter's work has been featured in various journals and conference proceedings, and she is available for supervision in tourism-related research areas.
Scholar-generated biography
Lee-Jaye Slaughter is a researcher focused on tourism, with a particular emphasis on international backpackers, volunteer motivations, and travel risks. Their work explores the dynamics of tourism markets, including the backpacker market in Australia and the Whitsunday region. Slaughter also investigates the challenges faced by international students and the role of education in tourism management. Their research includes studies on event management education, stress management in academic settings, and the impact of media on tourism. Additionally, they examine trust in new technologies and the wellbeing of education-focused academics. These studies highlight the intersection of tourism, education, and social behavior.