Temperament characteristics of street and non-street children in Eldoret, Kenya

Objective: To examine the interaction of temperament and environment and how these impact on the psychological function of street children and non-street children in Eldoret Kenya. Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Eldoret town. A Revised Dimensions of Temperament Survey (DOTSR) a 54 item, factor-analytically-developed self-report instrument that measures nine temperament dimensions was used. Results: The statistical analysis showed that the largest significant level was on the approach/withdrawal dimension (F = 12.38,