Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
TEA 2024- The 31st TEA Conference on Economics, Muğla, Türkiye, 31 Ekim - 02 Kasım 2024, ss.62
We examine the relationship between religious adherence and economic outcomes in Türkiye, with a focus on the mediating role of family structure. We use Family Structure Survey (2021) by Turkish Statistical Institute (Turkstat). Key indicators of religious adherence such as participation in religious marriage ceremonies, voting behavior influenced by religious beliefs, and the strength of religious practices are examined in relation to economic variables, including occupation, household income, and female labor force participation. The analysis also considers how household size and the educational level of the household head correlate these relationships. The findings reveal that religious practices and beliefs are significantly correlated with economic outcomes, and these effects are moderated by family structure characteristics. We believe that this study may provide a detailed understanding of the interaction between religious and socio-economic factors in influencing economic conditions in Türkiye, offering valuable insights for designing specific social and economic policies.