nicole kotras masters thesis

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The completion of this study was a culmination of the support, encouragement, effort and
enthusiasm of many individuals. I would therefore like to express my sincere appreciation
and thanks to each of the following:
My supervisors, Professor Dolores M. Luiz and Professor Cheryl D. Foxcroft, who provided
invaluable guidance, support and expertise throughout the course of this study.
Mr Philip Collier for his patience and assistance with the statistical analysis.
Mrs Liza Jachens, for her assistance, willingness and patience in the collaboration of the
children, schools and researchers for the collection of the data.
Miss Helen Kotras, for her assistance and invaluable contributions in proof reading the
chapters.
The researchers, fellow interns and masters students for their assistance in the collection of
the data.
The pre-school teachers and parents who allowed their children to be involved in the study.
The children themselves, who participated in the study, as without them there this would not
have been possible.
The CSD whose financial assistance made a significant contribution to the completion of this
study. The opinions expressed or conclusions reached are those of the researcher and
should not be regarded as a reflection of the opinions and conclusions of the CSD.
The Association for Research in Infant and Child Development whose financial and research
assistance contributed enormously to the completion of the study.
My family, whose support, love, patience, humour and encouragement over the years made
this work possible.
My final thanks and acknowledgement, to the Almighty, with whom all things are possible.
I dedicate this treatise to my niece, Bianca Christina Augoustatos
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