Real name:
Biography:
I am a sociologist with a background in quantitative methods and in survey design and analysis. Over the years, I have applied my background to public opinion research and social research in a wide variety of international endeavors. In recent years, I have focused some of my energies on research in Central Asia where I have systematically and empirically explored ethnic boundaries as well as the mosaic of Muslim religious practices and beliefs. I have taught, mentored, and consulted throughout my career. In addition, I have published as an independent scholar.
Current research areas:
My current research is focused on an empirical exploration of the role of Muslim religiosity in ethnic Kyrgyz’ acceptance/tolerance of ethnic Uzbeks living in Kyrgyzstan.
Recent publications:
Alisher Khamidov and David B. Nolle. (2024). Islam and ethnic tolerance: assessing Kyrgyz’ Muslim religiosity and acceptance of Uzbeks in Kyrgyzstan. Central Asian Survey, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/02634937.2024.2390857.
Regina Faranda and David B. Nolle, “The Mosaic of Muslim Religiosity and Social-Political Attitudes in Kyrgyzstan: A Gender-Based Exploration”, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion Vol. 58, No. 1 (March 2019): 114–137.
Regina Faranda and David B. Nolle, “Boundaries of Ethnic Identity in Central Asia: Titular and Russian Perceptions of Ethnic Commonalities in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan”, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Vol. 34, No. 4 (April 2011): 620-642.
James Bell, David Nolle, Ruth Citrin, and Fritz Scheuren, “Afghan Refugee Camp Surveys in Pakistan, 2002”, Pages 141-155 in Jana Asher, David Banks, and Fritz Scheuren (Editors), Statistical Methods for Human Rights (New York, NY: Springer, 2008).
Regina Faranda and David B. Nolle, “Ethnic Social Distance in Kyrgyzstan: Evidence from a Nationwide Opinion Survey”, Nationalities Papers, Vol. 31, No. 2 (June, 2003): 177-210.
Alvin Richman, Eloise Malone, and David B. Nolle, “Testing Foreign Policy Belief Structures of the American Public in the Post-Cold War Period: Cross-Validations from Two National Surveys”, Political Research Quarterly, Vol. 50, No. 4 (December 1997): 939-955.
Mary E. McIntosh, Martha Abele MacIver, Daniel G. Abele, and David B. Nolle, “Minority Rights and Majority Rule: Ethnic Tolerance in Romania and Bulgaria”, Social Forces, Vol. 73, No. 3 (March 1995): 939-967