Hans-Peter Y. Qvist

Research profile

I am an Associate Professor on a promotion track to full Professor and a researcher specializing in civic associations and interethnic relations. In my work, I use advanced statistical methods to analyze register and survey data. My research has been published in leading sociological journals such as Social Science Research, European Sociological Review and British Journal of Sociology, as well as in leading journals within my fields of study, such as Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly and International Migration Review.

In 2024, I was appointed a Sapere Aude research leader by the Independent Research Fund Denmark: Hans-Peter Y. Qvist — Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond.

Associational life

In my research on associational life, I examine, among other things, why people participate in associations, how much time they spend on them, and what activities they engage in. I also investigate how participation has changed over time and how it varies across different countries. Additionally, I explore the influence of association participation on people’s opportunities in the labor market and their health.

Relations Between Ethnic Groups

In my research on ethnic relations, I study how often and in what ways people from different ethnic backgrounds meet and form social bonds. These bonds can range from brief acquaintances to close friendships and marriages. Moreover, due to my other research interests, I am particularly focused on whether civic associations can help foster greater social integration among various ethnic groups..

Teaching profile

I teach in the sociology program, coordinating the courses Social Differentiation and Social Behavior in Sociological Analysis and Quantitative Method and Statistics in the 5th semester of the Bachelor’s program. In the Master’s program, I coordinate the elective Advanced Quantitative Method: Causal Inference in Sociology and teach the elective Civil Society and Social Movements.

In addition, I coordinate the course Methods in Quantitative Research in the Language and International Studies, English program.

I am happy to supervise sociological semester projects, Bachelor’s projects, and Master’s theses, as time permits. Finally, I serve as an appointed external examiner in the sociological external examiner corps, which involves examiner assignments at educational institutions nationwide.