• African health sciences · Apr 2004

    Comparative Study

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

    • David O Ayuku, Marten W Devries, H N K Arap Mengech, and Charles D Kaplan.
    • Moi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, PO Box 4606 Eldoret, Kenya. mufhs@net2000ke.com
    • Afr Health Sci. 2004 Apr 1; 4 (1): 243024-30.

    ObjectiveTo 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.MethodThis was a cross-sectional study conducted in Eldoret town. A Revised Dimensions of Temperament Survey (DOTS-R) a 54 item, factor-analytically-developed self-report instrument that measures nine temperament dimensions was used.ResultsThe statistical analysis showed that the largest significant level was on the approach/withdrawal dimension (F = 12.38, p<.001) the activity level-sleep (F = 4.20, p<.01) and the task orientation (F = 3.62, p<.01) dimensions were next in rank in terms of significance. The highest mean score on activity level-general (17.88) and the activity level-sleep (9.65) were in the "of" the street children that is consistent with their scavenging lifestyle and sleeping patterns. They have to be vigilant when sleeping on shop verandas, run down buildings, and trash-bins.ConclusionThese results support earlier research on street children. Counter to public opinion and hostility, the children are resilient, adaptable and flexibile in the face of adversity and remaining well adjusted as individuals.

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