Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/185116 
Year of Publication: 
2018
Series/Report no.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 11656
Publisher: 
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Bonn
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.
Subjects: 
consanguinity
communication
marriage
Egypt
Middle East
JEL: 
J12
O53
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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