Development of Filipino ballerina's beliefs about body image

Date of Publication

2016

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

Mary Grace Orquiza Serranilla

Darren Dumaop

Abstract/Summary

The study explored the cognitive processes of Filipino ballerinas about their body image. Ten (10) female Filipino ballerinas aged 16-25 were interviewed on the subject of their beliefs on their body image, their perception of their own body, and how it influenced them. A semi-structured interview was used in the data collection process. The data gathered were analyzed exhaustively by the primary researchers and the auditor to arrive at a consensus. Results show that there exists beliefs that the ballerinas possess about their body (such as them being too fat or not a talented dancer) that can be triggered through cues like social media and food intake. These beliefs are formed due to certain events that the ballerina experiences, through assimilation and accommodation, which later leads to consequences like following a strict diet and exercising more so that they may able to attain the ideal ballerina body.

Abstract Format

html

Note

Running head: Filipino ballerina's beliefs about body image.

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU03742

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

[1], 65 leaves ; 29 cm.

Keywords

Body image--Psychological aspects; Human body-- Social aspects; Ballerinas--Philippines

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