ISSN : 1229-0718
The goodness of fit model of temperament and context relations implies when the temperamental characteristics are matched the contextual demands or expectations, positive exchanges occur between a person and a significant others, and in consequence positive development might be followed. In order to test the goodness of fit model, this study investigated 240 fifth graders from urban and rural areas and their mothers. Children's temperament were assessed with EAS devised by Buss and Plomin(1984). Children's temperament were assessed through two sources, children and their mothers. The level of satisfaction at children's temperament and maternal attitude were estimated by the mothers. The results showed that the. goodness of fit model was supported in the affectionate attitude. Mothers satisfying at their children's temperamental characteristics showed more affectionate attitude. As controlling attitude and promoting dependency attitude were explained by mothers' rating of children's temperament rather than by level of satisfaction, goodness of fit model was not supported.