I am a professor of sociology at Brigham Young University. Prior to my arrival at BYU, I was a research scientist with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago. I have also taught at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, the University of South Carolina, and Hokkaido University. More information on my published research is available at http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3229-6809.
Research Interests
Adolescent problem behaviors; criminological theory; sociology of religion
Teaching Interests
Criminology; applied statistics; sociology of religion
Education
MPH, Epidemiology , Behavioral Sciences, Emory University (1994)
PhD, Criminology , University at Albany, SUNY (1991)
MS, Justice Studies , Drug policy, American University (1985)
BS, Political Science , Criminology; History, James Madison University (1984)
Honors and Awards
Mary Lou Fulton Professorship, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (FHSS), BYU
(2022 - Present)
Martin B. Hickman Outstanding Scholar Award & Lecture, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences (FHSS), BYU
(2020 - 2020)
Jack Bailey Teaching and Learning Fellowship, Brigham Young University
(2017 - 2020)
Karl G. Maeser Research and Creative Arts Award, Brigham Young University
(2008 - 2008)
John A. Widtsoe University Fellowship, Brigham Young University
(2004 - 2006)
Distinguished Alumni Award & Commencement Speaker, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany, SUNY
(2004 - 2004)
Courses Taught
Publications
Catalina ValdezJohn P HoffmannMelissa S JonesMikaela Jean DufurToby L parcelJohn P HoffmannDavid B BraudtMelissa S JonesHannah Dixon EverettJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannMelissa S JonesJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannMelissa S. JonesHayley PierceJohn P. HoffmannJohn P HoffmannMelissa S JonesJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannJared D ThorpeMikaela Jean DufurJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannMikaela J DufurJared D ThorpeHelen S BartonJohn P HoffmannToby L ParcelJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannToby L. ParcelJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannMikaela Jean DufurJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannMikaela Jean DufurJohn P HoffmannLance David EricksonJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannChristopher G EllisonJohn P BartkowskiMikaela Jean DufurToby L ParcelJohn P HoffmannDavid B BraudtJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannScott E. WolfeJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannStephen J BahrMichaela HuberJohn P HoffmannStephen J BahrJohn P HoffmannMikaela Jean DufurJohn P HoffmannDavid BraudtToby L. ParcelKaren R. SpenceJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannKevin M ShaferHayley Marie PierceTim Braley HeatonJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannPierce HayleyTim Braley HeatonJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannStephen J BahrJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannElizabeth WarnickJohn P HoffmannLance David EricksonKaren R SpenceJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannJohn P HoffmannJohn P Hoffmann