David Sikkink

David Sikkink is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame, where he has been affiliated since 1999, and serves as a Senior Fellow at the research organization Cardus. His doctoral degree was completed at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

His research specializes in the sociological intersection of education, religion, and politics, with emphases on:

• Intergenerational educational decision-making processes
• Political engagement within evangelical Protestant school systems across North America
• Impact of private schooling on civic participation
• Long-term societal outcomes of alternative education pathways

Sikkink's publications demonstrate consistent focus on education policy analysis through large-scale empirical surveys. His 15 most recent works (2015-2020) reveal three dominant themes:

• Comparative regional education system analyses (Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia)
• Longitudinal studies of non-traditional education outcomes (homeschooling, religious schools)
• Investigations into moral development and civic responsibility in educational contexts

This body of work employs rigorous survey methodologies to evaluate how institutional structures shape social behavior.