Childhood psychopathology and temperament among slum dwelling children.

Abstract

In this study we have identified the temperament and psychopathology among children between the age of 5 to 14 years. Out of the forty children selected for same thirty four of them belonged to parents who have less than primary education and earning less than Rs.1,000/- per month. Temperament and psychopathology is markedly high among the children belonging to these groups.