TY  - RPRT
        AU  - Rajan, Aastha
AU  - Naufal, George S
        TI  - Inter-Spousal Communication in Consanguineous Marriages: Evidence from Egypt
        PY  - 2018/Jul/
        PB  - Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
        CY  - Bonn
        T2  - IZA Discussion Paper
        IS  - 11656
        UR  - https://www.iza.org/index.php/publications/dp11656
        AB  - 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.
        KW  - consanguinity
KW  - communication
KW  - marriage
KW  - Egypt
KW  - Middle East
        ER  -