Inter-Spousal Communication in Consanguineous Marriages: Evidence from Egypt

Aastha Rajan () and George Naufal
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Aastha Rajan: Texas A&M University

No 11656, IZA Discussion Papers from Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)

Abstract: This paper examines the relationship between consanguinity and frequency of communication between spouses using a nationally representative sample of young married respondents in Egypt. Using a variety of estimation techniques, the results suggest that being related to one's spouse does not influence inter-spousal communication. However, we find evidence of some marriage characteristics that are associated with inter-spousal communication. The paper presents first empirical evidence which links consanguinity and communication dynamics in the household. In terms of policy implication, communication plays a critical role in marriage as it helps maintain quality relationship between spouses and directly contributes to marital satisfaction, and hence divorce rates.

Keywords: consanguinity; communication; marriage; Egypt; Middle East (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J12 O53 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 22 pages
Date: 2018-07
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