by Phoebe Lai Chung Yin. / Thesis (M.S.W.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 111-120). / Acknowledgment / Abstract / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1-2 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Purpose of Study --- p.3-4 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Literature Review --- p.5-25 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Theoretical Framework --- p.26 -30 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Operational Definitions --- p.31 -33 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Research Design and Methodology --- p.34 -38 / Chapter Chapter 7 --- Research Findings I --- p.39 -52 / Chapter Chapter 8 --- Result of Data Analysis --- p.53 -71 / Chapter Chapter 9 --- Conclusion and Practice Implications --- p.72 -86 / Appendix A Questionnaire (English version) --- p.87 -95 / Appendix B Questionnaire (Chinese version) --- p.96 -109 / Appendix C Reliability Measures of C-BDI --- p.110 -110 / References --- p.111 -120

Eliza Chong-lai, Chan / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves [155]-[161]). / Acknowledgements --- p.i / Chapter Chapter One-- --- Introduction --- p.1 / Background of the Research and Research Problem --- p.1 / Reviewing Past Research --- p.6 / Methodology --- p.15 / The Field Site --- p.22 / Chapter Chapter Two-- --- Socio-cultural Milieu of the Movement --- p.27 / Changing Rural-Urban Relations --- p.27 / The Participants In The Female Inheritance Movement --- p.38 / The Movement --- p.47 / Black And White'： Understanding The Inheritance Movement In Terms Of Opposites --- p.50 / Chapter i. --- Modern v. Tradition --- p.53 / Chapter ii. --- Urban v. Rural --- p.54 / Chapter iii. --- Female v. Male --- p.56 / Chapter iv. --- Western v. Chinese --- p.57 / Chapter Chapter III-- --- Juefangnu： Female Inheritance And Affection --- p.59 / Codifying Chinese Customs： The Colonial Impact --- p.59 / The Meaning Of Juefang --- p.61 / Affection --- p.63 / Affection Denied --- p.67 / The Loyal Protector of Family Properties --- p.77 / Affection between Father and Daughter --- p.81 / Affection and Individuals --- p.90 / Conclusion --- p.96 / Chapter Chapter Four-- --- Negotiating Daughterhood in an Urban World --- p.98 / Indigenous Women As Victims Of Tradition： Interacting With The Reporters --- p.100 / Standardizing Victimization： Interacting With Social Workers --- p.113 / Alienated Victims ： The Legislative Council Experience --- p.122 / Seeking Legal Action --- p.133 / Chapter Chapter Five-- --- Conclusion： The Movement In Retrospect --- p.141 / A Moral Issue --- p.141 / Public Impact --- p.149 / References Cited

by Kong Suet-Ming, Yu Wang-Pui, Kevin. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 65-66). / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / LIST OF TABLES --- p.vii / ACKNOWLEDGMENTS --- p.viii / Chapter / Chapter I --- WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT --- p.1 / Increasing Significance of Women in the Workplace --- p.1 / Increasing Importance of Women in Management --- p.2 / "The ""Glass Ceiling"" for Managerial Women" --- p.3 / International Scenario of Women in Management --- p.4 / The Case of Hong Kong --- p.6 / Objective of the Study --- p.7 / Chapter II --- ADVANTAGES OF HAVING MANAGERIAL AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN --- p.8 / Locating the Best People at the Top --- p.8 / Minimizing the Costs of Not Recognizing the Importance of Women --- p.9 / Promoting Harmony in the Workplace --- p.9 / Enhancing the Morale of the Workforce --- p.10 / Providing a Diversity of Leadership Styles --- p.10 / Chapter III --- PROBLEMS FACING WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT --- p.11 / Perspective 1: Individual-level Differences between Women and Men --- p.11 / Men as the Norm --- p.11 / The Unplanned Nature of Many Women's Careers --- p.12 / Perspective 2: Organizational Context --- p.12 / Discrimination Against Women --- p.13 / Paying Lip Service --- p.13 / Constant Performance in Proving Themselves --- p.14 / Perspective 3: Institutionalized Discrimination --- p.15 / Women's Work --- p.15 / Stereotypes About Women --- p.15 / Over-Protection --- p.16 / Gender Blindness --- p.17 / Sexual Harassment and the Fear of it Happening --- p.18 / Perspective 4: Power's Influence in the Organization --- p.18 / The Sponsorship System --- p.18 / The Lack of Role Models and Peers --- p.19 / Exclusion from Informal Relationship Networks --- p.19 / Chapter IV --- STEREOTYPING --- p.20 / Sex-Role Stereotyping of Managerial Women --- p.22 / Three Types of Stereotyping --- p.23 / Autostereotyping --- p.24 / Heterostereotyping --- p.24 / Metastereotyping --- p.25 / Chapter V --- METHODOLOGY OF THE RESEARCH --- p.26 / Research Objectives --- p.26 / The Questionnaire --- p.27 / The Sample --- p.28 / The Analysis --- p.30 / Chapter VI --- RESULTS AND FINDINGS --- p.31 / "Factor Compositions of Auto stereotype of women, Heterostereotype of Men by Women, and Metastereotype of Women" --- p.32 / Autostereotype of Women Vs Heterostereotype of Men Among Women College Student --- p.33 / Autostereotype Vs Metastereotype of Women Among Women College Student --- p.33 / Autostereotype of Women Vs Heterostereotype of Men Among Working Women --- p.34 / Autostereotype Vs Metastereotype of Women Among Working Women --- p.35 / Discussion and Elaboration --- p.35 / Comparing the Results from Working Women and Women College Students --- p.38 / Chapter VII --- LIMITATIONS OF THE RESEARCH --- p.39 / Research Biases --- p.39 / Suggestions for Future Research --- p.40 / Chapter VIII --- DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS --- p.41 / Masculinity as the Norm in Business World --- p.41 / Being Assertive --- p.42 / Communicating Your Goals --- p.43 / Being Visible and Letting your Accomplishments Known --- p.43 / Dressing Appropriately to Project a Professional Image --- p.44 / Blending of Masculinity and Femininity --- p.44 / Androgynous Approach to Management --- p.45 / Taking Advantage of the Feminine Characteristics --- p.46 / Complementing the Professional Image with Appropriate Accessories --- p.46 / Overcoming the Perspective of Power's Influence in the Organization --- p.47 / Penetrating Old Boys' Network --- p.47 / Finding a Mentor --- p.48 / Equity versus Complementary Contribution Approach to Women in Management --- p.49 / "The ""Melting Pot""" --- p.49 / "The “Salad Bowl""" --- p.49 / Managing Diversity in the Workplace --- p.50 / Chapter IX --- CONCLUSION --- p.51 / APPENDICES / Chapter 1 --- SAMPLE OF SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE --- p.53 / Chapter 2 --- FACTOR COMPOSITION FOR AUTO STEREOTYPE OF WOMEN --- p.57 / Chapter 3 --- FACTOR COMPOSITION OF HETEROSTEREOTYPE OF MEN MANAGERS AMONG WOMEN --- p.58 / Chapter 4 --- FACTOR COMPOSITION FOR METASTEREOTYPE OF WOMEN --- p.59 / Chapter 5 --- T-TEST STATISTICS COMPARING MEAN SCORES FOR AUTOSTEREOTYPE OF WOMEN STUDENTS & HETERO STEREOTYPE OF MEN MANAGERS BY WOMEN STUDENTS --- p.60 / Chapter 6 --- T-TEST STATISTICS COMPARING MEAN SCORES FOR AUTOSTEREOTYPE OF WOMEN STUDENTS & METASTEREOTYPE OF WOMEN STUDENTS --- p.61 / Chapter 7 --- T-TEST STATISTICS COMPARING MEAN SCORES FOR AUTOSTEREOTYPE OF WOMEN WORKERS & HETERO STEREOTYPE OF MEN MANAGERS BY WOMEN WORKERS --- p.62 / Chapter 8 --- T-TEST STATISTICS COMPARING MEAN SCORES FOR AUTOSTEREOTYPE OF WOMEN WORKERS & METASTEREOTYPE OF WOMEN WORKERS --- p.63 / Chapter 9 --- NANCY ADLER'S TWO APPROACHES TO WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT --- p.64 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.65

Mak Hoi Yan Iris. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 77-82). / Abstracts in English and Chinese; questionnaire in Chinese. / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 2 --- Literature Review --- p.3 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Goals of this study --- p.16 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Personality constructs --- p.17 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Methodology --- p.28 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Statistical methods --- p.33 / Chapter Chapter 7 --- Results --- p.36 / Chapter Chapter 8 --- Discussion --- p.68 / Chapter Chapter 9 --- Conclusion --- p.76 / References --- p.77 / Tables 1-11 --- p.83 / Appendix 1 / Appendix 2

Kung Ching-yi. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 187-191). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgement --- p.iii / Table of Contents --- p.v / List of Figures --- p.vi / List of Tables --- p.vii / Chapter Chapter 1. --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter Chapter 2. --- Literature Review --- p.8 / Chapter Chapter 3. --- Data --- p.32 / Chapter Chapter 4. --- The Gender Wage Differential: A First Look --- p.49 / Chapter Chapter 5. --- Returns to Schooling --- p.89 / Chapter Chapter 6. --- Decomposition of Gender Wage Differential --- p.140 / Chapter Chapter 7. --- Change of the Gender Wage Differentials from 1988through1999 --- p.163 / Chapter Chapter 8. --- Conclusion --- p.178 / Appendix: Alternative Treatments of Schooling Years and Potential Experience --- p.181 / References --- p.187

Li Wai-ki Viki. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2002. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 182-190). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgments --- p.iv / Note --- p.vii / Chapter Chapter 1 --- Introduction --- p.1 / Historical Background / Structure of Thesis / Literature Review / Methodology / Problems Encountered / Do People Tell the Truth? / Fieldsite一Why Shenzhen? / Chapter Chapter 2 --- "The ""Superior"" Hong Kong Chinese" --- p.35 / Construction of Hong Kong Identity / Hong Kong People's Views of Mainlanders / Hong Kong People's Views of Cross-border Marriages / How Do Mainland Chinese View Themselves? / Hong Kong Identity Card as Symbolic Capital / Grading of Ethnicity / Conclusion / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Hong Kong Men --- p.64 / Who is More Inclined to Marry a Mainland Woman? / What are Hong Kong Men Looking for in a Wife? / Mainland Women vs. Hong Kong Women / Hong Kong Men's Attitude Toward Marriage / Hong Kong Men's Sense of Masculinity and Femininity / Power Relation between Husband and Wife / Yuhn Fahn Decides Who is Miss Right / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Mainland Women Who Seek Hong Kong Husbands --- p.96 / Who is More Inclined to Marry a Hong Kong Man? / What are Mainland Women Looking for in a Husband? / Mainland Women's Attitude toward Marriage / Hong Kong Men vs. Mainland Men / "Who are the Most Desirable Husbands, After All?" / Constructed Reality vs. Actual Reality / Conclusion / Chapter Chapter 5 --- When Hong Kong Men Meet Mainland Women --- p.125 / The Trip to Zhanjiang / The Magazine Version / Conclusion / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Conclusion --- p.157 / Relationship between Hong Kong People and Mainland Migrants / Possible Trends in Marriage Patterns / Appendices --- p.175 / Bibliography --- p.182

2)Qualitative study: Three areas were discussed: i) Generational differences in dietary practices were apparent and it was attributable to the discrepancies in the food environment during childhood, attitudes towards family meals, and practices of regular meal schedules between generations; ii) Mothers were influential but did not recognize their influences on their adult daughters' diet. Ignorance of the importance of diet-health relationship in young adulthood was observed; iii) Effects of media food promotions were apparent in the presence of Westernized food environment and reduced family size. Health and diet information in the media induced both positive and negative effects on the dietary behaviours of Chinese women. / Background: Studies on the characteristics associated with the Western dietary pattern (DP) in Asia are limited. Understanding the family DP resemblance in Asia is of public health importance because of the possible beneficial effects of intergenerational transfer of traditional plant-based Asian diet. Studies about media influence on dietary behaviours in Asia are few and none studied the effects on the overall DP. / Conclusion: There is an intergenerational association for practicing Western DP within family. Mothers were influential in adult daughters' dietary intakes, through modelling and family meals. A dose-response relationship exists between the practice of Western DP and media exposure in Chinese women. Public health strategies should consider promotion of family meals and empowerment of women on quick and healthy cooking skills as long-term approaches for family health promotion and obesity prevention. Policy evaluation of food or food-related advertising standards is necessary. / Keywords: mother, daughter, dietary pattern, media exposure, family meal, Western, TV viewing / Methods: This thesis composes two studies as follows: 1)a cross-sectional study on Western DP and media exposure; 2)a qualitative study on media influences on dietary practices. / Objective: This study aims to examine the dietary and individual characteristics associated with Western DP, investigate the association between the practice of Western DP and media exposure, and qualitatively assess how media and other factors influence the dietary practices in two generations of Chinese women. / Results: 1)Cross-sectional study: Western DP was characterised by higher intakes of meat (red, processed, poultry), fast foods, seafood, energy-dense foods (e.g. high-fat dairy, cakes and snacks), eggs, energy, fat, and dietary cholesterol. Daughters had a higher Western DP score than their mother. Western DP score was positively associated with the time spent on total media exposure and years living in Hong Kong for mothers, and with the time spent on TV viewing, mother's Western DP score, and smoking status for daughters. Western DP score was positively associated with the prevalence odds of being overweight and negatively associated with the frequency of family meals for both mothers and daughters. / The cross-sectional study recruited 207 (103 mothers, 104 daughters) community-based women from a longitudinal study. Dietary intake was quantified by an interviewer-administered diet history questionnaire. A self-reported questionnaire assessed the media (newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and leisure-time internet use) and other exposures (demographics, leisure-time physical activities, and lifestyles). Anthropometric data are measured. Two major DPs (Western and prudent) were identified using principal component analysis. Generation-specific factors associated with DPs were identified by multiple linear regression analyses adjusted for age and energy intake. / The qualitative study enrolled 22 mothers and 13 daughters from the same study population for semi-structured in-depth interviews. Themes were identified corresponding to the environmental levels described by the Ecological Model, with quotations supported. The final themes were evaluated by participant validation. / Lee, Suk Yin Roselle. / Adviser: Suzanne C Ho. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 73-02, Section: B, page: . / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2010. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 222-250). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [201-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstract also in Chinese.

After China adopted the reform and open door policy in early 1980s, thanks to their knowledge on Buddhism, their familiarity of religious rituals, and their experience in temple management, vegetarian women have doubled their efforts not only to transmit their traditions their next generation but also to establish the authentic Buddhist image of temples in Southern Fujian. (Abstract shortened by UMI.) / The research is carried out according to the discussions on (1) the gender and power relations within the religious institutions that were re-presented and re-produced by renaming vegetarian women as Brahma-carya upasika, and (2) the influences of being identified as Brahma-carya upasika on the life and religious practice of these vegetarian women. From a bifocal perspective, the study demonstrates that women are victim as well as agent within a religious organization in a patriarchal society. It has been discovered that vegetarian women in Southern Fujian have been suppressed yet they have also made use of the opportunities of changing their identity since the late Qing Dynasty. Study results also show that [vegetarian] women in Southern Fujian have adopted obedient attitudes instead of revolutionary means to establish their space and women culture. This could be considered as their expedient means and power yet indicates their powerlessness under the patriarchal society and religion. In other words, they have employed the least powerful approach to conducting their religious life and maximizing their power for self-development. / This thesis, based on historical, textual and field studies, explores a special religious group of vegetarian women (Caigu in Chinese) in Southern Fujian. The research is focused on examining their identify transformation as a religious group to a Buddhist organization along the process of societal change from the end of the Qing up to present time. The key issues discussed in this thesis are as following: (1) the process of institutionalization of the vegetarian women into mainstream Buddhist, (2) the elements that have exercised influences on the religious identity of vegetarian women, (3) temple managements, daily activities and religious rituals, and (4) the relationship between vegetarian women and the mainstream Buddhism in contemporary China. / 劉一蓉. / 呈交日期: 2005年8月. / 論文(哲學博士)--香港中文大學, 2005. / 參考文獻(p. i-xvi (4th group)). / Cheng jiao ri qi: 2005 nian 8 yue. / Adviser: Wai Lun Tam. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 67-07, Section: A, page: 2616. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts in Chinese and English. / School code: 1307. / Lun wen (zhe xue bo shi)--Xianggang Zhong wen da xue, 2005. / Can kao wen xian (p. i-xvi (4th group)). / Liu Yirong.

該前瞻性研究對香港中國裔孕婦的25羥基維生素D（25（OH）D）的水平及其影響因素進行調查，并對25（OH）D與甲狀旁腺激素（PTH）、孕期肌肉酸痛、不良妊娠結局、孕期及産後骨質流失，以及嬰兒的骨骼發育等關係進行探索，力求建立適用于香港的中國孕婦的25（OH）D正常值。 / 共有237名單胎妊娠婦女以及62名多胎妊娠的婦女在2010年8月至2011年11月間參加本研究中的隊列研究，分別在參加研究時（<20 孕周）、24-28孕周、31-36孕周以及産後6-11周進行抽血測量血清25（OH）D以及PTH水平，同時填寫一份包括對每月攝取含維生素D的食物以及營養補充劑頻度、接受日照情況及喜好、以及肌肉不適等情況的問卷，并在24-28孕周進行75克口服葡萄糖耐量試驗。參與隊列研究的單胎孕婦在20周前、31-36孕周以及産後隨訪時接受用定量超聲測量非優勢手的橈骨遠端以及中指近掌指骨的骨質超聲速率（SoS）。在産後複查時，對其嬰兒左側腓骨中部的骨質SoS進行測量。記錄婦女各次檢查時的體重、抽血月份紫外線輻射強度的歷史記錄、以及妊娠結局。另外募集一批孕婦參加病例對照研究，比較患早產（PTB）、子癇前期（PET）、妊娠糖尿病 （GDM）以及胎兒生長受限（FGR）併發癥的婦女與對照組 （體重指數以及抽血時紫外線強度配對）的血清25（OH）D水平。 / 孕婦在孕期的平均25（OH）D水平在44.7 ± 12.6 至48.9 ± 17.1 nmol/l範圍，25（OH）D水平與體重指數、維生素D營養補充劑、抽血時紫外線強度以及個人對陽光的喜好情況有關，而與胎兒數量、孕次、孕周以及終止妊娠無關。 / 單胎妊娠的孕婦三個孕期的血清25（OH）D與PTH水平均負相關，但在多胎妊娠中，二者無明顯相關性。PTH在孕期以及産後的變化相對不受25（OH）D影響。孕婦25（OH）D的水平與孕婦肌肉酸痛癥狀、産後恢復、孕期及產褥期骨質流失以及嬰兒骨質無關。患早期PTB（< 34孕周）、PET或FGR的孕婦的血清25（OH）D比對照組低，但GDM患者的25（OH）D水平與對照組無差別。血清25（OH）D低於34.3 nmol/l者的早期早產以及子癇前期的風險增高，低於50 nmol/l者發生胎兒生長受限的風險增高。服用維生素D補充劑情況可能影響25（OH）D與FGR的關係。 / 總而言之，血清25（OH）D水平不足以全面完全反映孕期維生素D的情況，對預測不良妊娠結局的作用有限。 / This prospective study explored the maternal serum level of 25(OH)D in Chinese pregnant women in Hong Kong and the factors affecting 25(OH)D level. It also explored the correlation between maternal 25(OH)D with PTH level, maternal musculoskeletal complaints, adverse pregnancy outcome, maternal bone turnover during pregnancy and postpartum, and the bone development of the offspring, aiming to explore and establish a normal range of 25(OH)D level in pregnancy for the Hong Kong Chinese women. / A total of 237 women with singleton pregnancy and 62 women with multiple pregnancies were recruited for the cohort study from August, 2010 to November, 2011. Maternal blood samplings for 25(OH)D and PTH measurements were performed at recruitment, 24-28 weeks, 31-36 weeks of gestation, and 6-11 weeks postpartum respectively. A questionnaire which included the monthly dietary and supplement intake of vitamin D, questions about sunlight exposure, and musculoskeletal complaints was administered on each visit. A 75g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed on cohort cases at 24-28 weeks of gestation. Measurements of the speed of sound (SoS) at the distal one third of the maternal radius and the proximal phalanx of the third finger of the non-dominant side were performed with quantitative ultrasonography (QUS) measurement during the visits at the first and third trimesters, and postnatal period. The SoS at the left mid-shaft tibia of the offspring was determined during the postnatal visit. Maternal characteristics, ultraviolet radiation (UVR) intensity at blood sampling, and pregnancy outcome, were also recorded. Cases with pregnancy complications were recruited for case-control studies, and maternal 25(OH)D level was examined with respect to preterm birth (PTB), preeclampsia (PET), gestational diabetes (GDM), and fetal growth restriction (FGR, birthweight below the 10th percentile of the customized estimated birthweight). The controls were matched for booking body mass index (BMI) and UVR intensity at blood sampling. / The mean 25(OH)D level in ranged from 44.7 ± 12.6 to 48.9 ± 17.1 nmol/l in the three trimesters, and was related to BMI, vitamin D supplementation, UVR intensity at blood sampling, and the acceptance of sunlight exposure, but not the number of fetus, parity, gestational age, or the completion of pregnancy. / Inverse correlation between PTH and 25(OH)D were observed in singleton, but not in multiple, pregnancy. The change in maternal PTH level is found to be relatively independent from that of 25(OH)D. There was no correlation between maternal 25(OH)D level with musculoskeletal complaints, postnatal recovery, bone turnover during and after pregnancy, or the bone density of the offspring. Maternal 25(OH)D level was lower in women with early PTB ( < 34 weeks), PET, and FGR, but not for GDM. A maternal 25(OH)D level of lower than 34.3nmol/l and 50 nmol/l was associated with increased risk of early PTB, PET, and FGR respectively. But the correlation between maternal 25(OH)D level with FGR might be affected by supplementation. / In conclusion, serum level of 25(OH)D is insufficient in reflecting maternal vitamin D status and metabolism in pregnancy, and is of limited use in predicting adverse pregnancy outcome. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Detailed summary in vernacular field only. / Hu, Zhiyang. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2013. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 201-223). / Abstracts and appendixes also in Chinese. / Thesis dedication --- p.i / Acknowledgments --- p.ii / Abstract --- p.v / Abstract (Chinese) --- p.viii / List of Abbreviation --- p.x / Table of contents --- p.xiii / List of Figures --- p.xxii / List of Tables --- p.xxiv / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Literature Review --- p.1 / Chapter 1.1 --- The synthesis and metabolism of vitamin D --- p.3 / Chapter 1.1.1 --- The synthesis of vitamin D --- p.3 / Chapter 1.1.2 --- The metabolism of vitamin D --- p.4 / Chapter 1.1.3 --- Vitamin D binding protein --- p.10 / Chapter 1.1.4 --- Factors related to 25(OH)D level --- p.11 / Chapter 1.2 --- Function of vitamin D --- p.13 / Chapter 1.2.1 --- Mechanism of vitamin D function --- p.13 / Chapter 1.2.2 --- Classic function --- p.14 / Chapter 1.2.3 --- Non-classic function --- p.16 / Chapter 1.2.3.1 --- Immune system --- p.17 / Chapter 1.2.3.2 --- Cardiovascular system --- p.18 / Chapter 1.2.3.3 --- Cell proliferation and differentiation --- p.18 / Chapter 1.2.3.4 --- Neurological system --- p.19 / Chapter 1.2.3.5 --- Reproductive system --- p.20 / Chapter 1.2.3.6 --- Fetal development --- p.21 / Chapter 1.3 --- The definition of vitamin D deficiency --- p.21 / Chapter 1.4 --- Vitamin D status and pregnancy --- p.24 / Chapter 1.4.1 --- Alteration in vitamin D metabolism during pregnancy --- p.24 / Chapter 1.4.2 --- Factors affecting maternal serum level of 25(OH)D --- p.25 / Chapter 1.4.3 --- Vitamin D and bone resorption during pregnancy and lactation --- p.27 / Chapter 1.4.3.1 --- Alteration of calcium metabolism, bone absorption and the role of vitamin D --- p.27 / Chapter 1.4.3.2 --- Measurement of bone density in pregnant women and babies --- p.33 / Chapter 1.4.4 --- Current studies on maternal vitamin D status and pregnancy outcome --- p.35 / Chapter 1.4.4.1 --- Birthweight --- p.35 / Chapter 1.4.4.2 --- Infection --- p.37 / Chapter 1.4.4.3 --- Preterm delivery --- p.39 / Chapter 1.4.4.4 --- Diabetes (DM) and gestational diabetes (GDM) --- p.39 / Chapter 1.4.4.5 --- Hypertension and preeclampsia --- p.41 / Chapter 1.4.4.6 --- Multiple pregnancy, muscular symptoms --- p.42 / Chapter 1.4.4.7 --- Vitamin D supplementation and pregnancy outcome --- p.44 / Chapter 1.5 --- Defining vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy --- p.45 / Chapter 1.6 --- Objective of the study --- p.46 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- Study design and methods --- p.48 / Chapter 2.1 --- Case recruitment and study design --- p.48 / Chapter 2.1.1 --- Longitudinal singleton study --- p.49 / Chapter 2.1.2 --- Cross-sectional study --- p.50 / Chapter 2.1.2.1 --- Preterm birth (PTB) --- p.51 / Chapter 2.1.2.2 --- Preeclampsia (PET) --- p.51 / Chapter 2.1.2.3 --- Gestational diabetes (GDM) --- p.52 / Chapter 2.1.3 --- Multiple pregnancy study --- p.52 / Chapter 2.2 --- Measurements --- p.53 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Hormonal analysis of serum levels of 25(OH)D and PTH --- p.53 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Calculation of monthly intake of vitamin D from diet --- p.55 / Chapter 2.2.3 --- SoS measurements --- p.56 / Chapter 2.2.4 --- Ultraviolet radiation strength assessment --- p.59 / Chapter 2.3 --- Statistical analysis --- p.60 / Chapter Chapter 3 --- Longitudinal Study on the Level of and Factors Affecting Vitamin D in Singleton Pregnancy --- p.62 / Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.62 / Chapter 3.2 --- Material and method --- p.63 / Chapter 3.3 --- Statistics --- p.64 / Chapter 3.4 --- Results --- p.65 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Demographic data of the subjects --- p.65 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- Maternal levels of 25(OH)D and PTH, and the factors affecting their levels --- p.66 / Chapter 3.4.2.1 --- Distribution of 25(OH)D level and PTH level in the four visits --- p.66 / Chapter 3.4.2.2 --- Dietary intake of vitamin D and supplementation --- p.69 / Chapter 3.4.2.3 --- Seasonality and sunlight exposure --- p.73 / Chapter 3.4.2.4 --- Parity --- p.76 / Chapter 3.4.3 --- Changes of maternal levels of 25(OH)D and PTH in pregnancy --- p.78 / Chapter 3.4.4 --- Independent factors related to maternal 25(OH)D level in pregnancy --- p.79 / Chapter 3.4.5 --- Maternal and fetal 25(OH)D level at delivery --- p.80 / Chapter 3.4.6 --- Muscular symptoms and other complaints in pregnancy, pregnancy outcome, and their relationships with maternal 25(OH)D level --- p.81 / Chapter 3.4.7 --- Postnatal recovery and factors related to postnatal level of 25(OH)D and PTH --- p.86 / Chapter 3.4.7.1 --- Postnatal symptoms and relationship with 25(OH)D and PTH --- p.86 / Chapter 3.4.7.2 --- The postnatal level of 25(OH)D and PTH in women with different feeding mode --- p.88 / Chapter 3.4.7.3 --- Independent factors related to postnatal 25(OH)D and PTH level --- p.89 / Chapter 3.4.7.4 --- Factors related to the change of 25(OH)D and PTH after delivery --- p.90 / Chapter 3.4.8 --- Correlation between 25(OH)D with PTH in pregnancy and postnatal period --- p.91 / Chapter 3.5 --- Discussion --- p.92 / Chapter 3.5.1 --- 25(OH)D level in Chinese pregnant women --- p.92 / Chapter 3.5.2 --- Factors related to maternal 25(OH)D level --- p.93 / Chapter 3.5.2.1 --- Dietary and supplementation --- p.93 / Chapter 3.5.2.2 --- Seasonality and outdoor activity --- p.96 / Chapter 3.5.2.3 --- Gestational age --- p.98 / Chapter 3.5.2.4 --- Age and parity --- p.98 / Chapter 3.5.3 --- Relationship of 25(OH)D level in the cord blood with maternal 25(OH)D level --- p.99 / Chapter 3.5.4 --- 25(OH)D level and muscular complains in pregnancy --- p.100 / Chapter 3.5.5. --- Postnatal recovery and 25(OH)D level --- p.101 / Chapter 3.5.6 --- PTH level in pregnancy and postnatal period --- p.101 / Chapter 3.6 --- Conclusion --- p.102 / Chapter Chapter 4 --- Longitudinal Study on the Relationship between Maternal 25(OH)D level with Changes of Maternal Bone Density in Pregnancy and Lactation, and Factors Affecting Bone Density of newborn Infants --- p.105 / Chapter 4.1 --- Introduction --- p.105 / Chapter 4.2 --- Material and method --- p.106 / Chapter 4.3 --- Statistics --- p.108 / Chapter 4.4 --- Results --- p.108 / Chapter 4.4.1 --- Demographic data --- p.108 / Chapter 4.4.2 --- Maternal bone density and the changes in pregnancy and postnatal recovery --- p.109 / Chapter 4.4.2.1 --- Maternal bone density in the first trimester and related factors --- p.109 / Chapter 4.4.2.2 --- Maternal bone density in the three visits --- p.109 / Chapter 4.4.2.3 --- The change in maternal bone density in the three visits --- p.110 / Chapter 4.4.2.4 --- Diversity in the change of bone density in pregnant women --- p.112 / Chapter 4.4.3 --- Factors related to the changes in bone density --- p.114 / Chapter 4.4.3.1 --- Changes between the first and the third trimesters --- p.114 / Chapter 4.4.3.2 --- Change between the third trimester and postnatal visits --- p.116 / Chapter 4.4.4 --- The bone density in infants and related factors --- p.120 / Chapter 4.5 --- Discussion --- p.122 / Chapter 4.5.1 --- Maternal bone density changes in pregnancy and postnatal period --- p.122 / Chapter 4.5.2 --- Factors related to the maternal bone density changes in pregnancy and postnatal period --- p.124 / Chapter 4.5.2.1 --- Initial bone density, parity, and BMI --- p.125 / Chapter 4.5.2.2 --- 25(OH)D and PTH level --- p.126 / Chapter 4.5.2.3 --- Supplement --- p.127 / Chapter 4.5.2.4 --- Lactation --- p.128 / Chapter 4.5.2.5 --- Height --- p.129 / Chapter 4.5.3 --- Factors related to bone density of the infant. --- p.130 / Chapter 4.5.3.1 --- Maternal 25(OH)D level --- p.130 / Chapter 4.5.3.2 --- Gestational age and birthweight --- p.131 / Chapter 4.5.3.3 --- Maternal bone density change --- p.131 / Chapter 4.5.3.4 --- The gender of the offspring and feeding method --- p.132 / Chapter 4.6 --- Conclusion --- p.133 / Chapter Chapter 5 --- Maternal 25(OH)D Level in Multiple Pregnancy --- p.134 / Chapter 5.1 --- Introduction --- p.134 / Chapter 5.2 --- Material and method --- p.135 / Chapter 5.3 --- Statistics --- p.136 / Chapter 5.4 --- Results --- p.137 / Chapter 5.4.1 --- Demographic data of the subjects --- p.137 / Chapter 5.4.2 --- The level of 25(OH)D in multiple pregnancy and singleton pregnancy --- p.137 / Chapter 5.4.3 --- Supplementation in multiple pregnancy --- p.140 / Chapter 5.4.4 --- The change of maternal 25(OH)D and PTH levels in the three trimesters --- p.141 / Chapter 5.4.5 --- 25(OH)D level in cord blood and its correlation with 25(OH)D level of the sibling --- p.143 / Chapter 5.4.6 --- Correlation between 25(OH) with PTH in pregnancy --- p.143 / Chapter 5.5 --- Discussion --- p.144 / Chapter 5.5.1 --- 25(OH)D level in multiple pregnancy and singleton pregnancy --- p.144 / Chapter 5.5.2 --- Supplementation in multiple pregnancy --- p.146 / Chapter 5.5.3 --- Changes of maternal levels of 25(OH)D and PTH in the three trimesters in multiple pregnancy --- p.146 / Chapter 5.5.4 --- The PTH/25(OH) correlation --- p.147 / Chapter 5.6 --- Conclusion --- p.148 / Chapter Chapter 6 --- Maternal level of 25(OH)D in complicated pregnancy --- p.150 / Chapter 6.1 --- Introduction --- p.150 / Chapter 6.2 --- Method --- p.153 / Chapter 6.2.1 --- Preterm birth --- p.155 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- Preeclampsia --- p.155 / Chapter 6.2.3 --- Gestational diabetes --- p.156 / Chapter 6.2.4 --- Fetal growth restriction --- p.157 / Chapter 6.2.5 --- The association between 25(OH)D level with pregnancy complication --- p.158 / Chapter 6.3 --- Statistics --- p.159 / Chapter 6.4 --- Results --- p.160 / Chapter 6.4.1 --- Setting of the cutoff values of hypovitaminosis D --- p.160 / Chapter 6.4.2 --- Preterm birth --- p.160 / Chapter 6.4.3 --- Preeclampsia --- p.164 / Chapter 6.4.4 --- Gestational diabetes --- p.168 / Chapter 6.4.4.1 --- Case-control study --- p.168 / Chapter 6.4.4.2 --- Factors affecting OGTT results --- p.170 / Chapter 6.4.5 --- Fetal growth restriction --- p.173 / Chapter 6.5 --- Discussion --- p.179 / Chapter 6.5.1 --- Adjustment for confounders for case-control study --- p.179 / Chapter 6.5.2 --- PTB and 25(OH)D level --- p.181 / Chapter 6.5.3 --- PET and 25(OH)D level --- p.182 / Chapter 6.5.4 --- GDM and 25(OH)D level --- p.186 / Chapter 6.5.5 --- FGR and 25(OH)D level --- p.189 / Chapter 6.5.6 --- Defining vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy --- p.192 / Chapter 6.6 --- Conclusion --- p.195 / Chapter Chapter 7 --- Summary --- p.196 / References --- p.201 / Chapter Appendix 1 --- Antenatal questionnaire (English/Chinese) --- p.224 / Chapter Appendix 2 --- Postnatal questionnaire (English/Chinese) --- p.238

吳鳳儀. / 論文(哲學碩士) -- 香港中文大學硏究院人類學部, 1997. / 參考文獻: leaves 127-134. / Wu Fengyi. / 前頁圖片：自梳女在姑婆屋之生活 --- p.i / 致辭 --- p.ii / 圖表目錄 --- p.iv / Chapter 第一章 --- 導論 --- p.1 / Chapter 一、 --- 硏究緣起 --- p.1 / Chapter 二、 --- 硏究架構 --- p.5 / Chapter 三、 --- 硏究方法 --- p.7 / Chapter 1. --- 參與與觀察 --- p.7 / Chapter 2. --- 深入訪談 --- p.7 / Chapter 3. --- 官方及地方文獻資料的應用 --- p.8 / Chapter 4. --- 田野實際調查時間表 --- p.8 / Chapter 四、 --- 文獻回顧 --- p.9 / Chapter 第二章 --- 絲山村的地理及人文生態背景 --- p.16 / Chapter 一、 --- 地理環境 --- p.16 / Chapter 1. --- 絲山村的沙田 --- p.17 / Chapter 2. --- 水路運輸 --- p.18 / Chapter 二、 --- 人口 --- p.18 / Chapter 三、 --- 僑居港澳的情況 --- p.20 / Chapter 四、 --- 寺廟 --- p.21 / Chapter 五、 --- 宗教活動 --- p.25 / Chapter 1. --- 關帝出游 --- p.26 / Chapter 2. --- 舞火龍 --- p.26 / Chapter 3. --- 喪禮 --- p.26 / Chapter 六、 --- 墟市 --- p.28 / Chapter 七、 --- 敎育 --- p.30 / Chapter 八、 --- 桑基魚塘及農業的發展 --- p.31 / Chapter 九、 --- 住屋 --- p.34 / Chapter 十、 --- 衣食 --- p.37 / Chapter 第三章 --- 不落夫家的婚姻情況 --- p.40 / Chapter 一、 --- 何謂不落夫家 --- p.40 / Chapter 1. --- 順德市內的婚姻形態及過程 --- p.41 / Chapter (1) --- 不落夫家婚姻形態 --- p.41 / Chapter (2) --- 不落夫家結婚過程 --- p.43 / Chapter 2. --- 學者對不落夫家的誤解及回應 --- p.49 / Chapter 3. --- 「買門口」的婚俗 --- p.52 / Chapter (1) --- 形成買門口的原因 --- p.53 / Chapter 4. --- 絲山村的買門口婚俗中顯示不同的應對方式 --- p.56 / Chapter (1) --- 轎心姑婆 --- p.56 / Chapter (2) --- 冥婚的情況 --- p.58 / Chapter 二、 --- 不落夫家者婚後的生活 --- p.63 / Chapter 1. --- 經濟就業 --- p.63 / Chapter (1) --- 經濟支持 --- p.63 / Chapter (2) --- 姑婆屋內的生活 --- p.64 / Chapter 2. --- 不落夫家婦女的居住方式 --- p.65 / Chapter 3. --- 老病垂危的應對 --- p.67 / Chapter 第四章 --- 自梳女 --- p.71 / Chapter 一、 --- 何謂自梳女 --- p.71 / Chapter 二、 --- 自梳儀式 --- p.74 / Chapter 三、 --- 自梳女的形成原因 --- p.76 / Chapter 1. --- 家庭絲業經濟勞動力需要 --- p.76 / Chapter 2. --- 繅絲廠人力的需求 --- p.77 / Chapter 3. --- 養蠶習俗 --- p.79 / Chapter 4. --- 家庭及心理因素 --- p.81 / Chapter 四、 --- 姑婆屋一一自梳女的聚居 處 --- p.84 / Chapter 1. --- 姑婆屋的建立 --- p.85 / Chapter 2. --- 姑婆屋內的情形 --- p.86 / Chapter (1) --- 過時節令 --- p.90 / Chapter (2) --- 標會 --- p.95 / Chapter (3) --- 屋內成員（自梳女）去世 --- p.96 / Chapter 五、 --- 自梳女的收徒與祭祀繼承 --- p.101 / Chapter 1. --- 自梳女對遺產之安排 --- p.101 / Chapter 2. --- 自梳女收徒與承繼 --- p.102 / Chapter 3. --- 自梳女對承繼的看法 --- p.103 / Chapter 第五章 --- 金蘭契與貞節觀 --- p.104 / Chapter 一、 --- 金蘭契的締結 --- p.104 / Chapter 1. --- 何謂結拜金蘭 --- p.104 / Chapter 2. --- 締結金蘭的儀式 --- p.105 / Chapter 3. --- 結拜後的情況 --- p.106 / Chapter 4. --- 死後的處理 --- p.109 / Chapter 二、 --- 村人對貞節觀的看法 --- p.112 / Chapter 三、 --- 自梳女對貞節觀的看法 --- p.113 / Chapter 四、 --- 自梳女對不落夫家的看法 --- p.115 / Chapter 五、 --- 村內男女對兩婚俗及此群女子的看法 --- p.116 / Chapter 第六章 --- 結論 --- p.117 / Chapter 附錄： --- 主要報導人簡介 --- p.123 / 參考書目 --- p.127 / Chapter 一、 --- 中文參考書目 --- p.127 / Chapter 二、 --- 英文參考書目 --- p.131