Huang, Janinna Alyanna L.

SPEECOM A51
Informative Speech Outline

Title of the Speech: Filipino ballerinas beliefs about body image

General Purpose: To inform the public on how ballerinas beliefs about their body image are
formed
Specific Purpose: To understand the specific process of how the beliefs are formed and how it
affects their physical and mental well-being
Thesis Statement: To discuss the process by which beliefs about body image is transmitted to
an individual performing ballet, which develops into beliefs an individual ballerina has.

I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter - Why are ballerinas so keen in losing weight and trying their
best to attain the ideal ballerina body?
B. Preview - To better understand the cognitive processes of Filipino ballerinas
about their body image, the three main points to be discussed are: (1) how their
beliefs about body image are developed, (2) what is their perception of their own
body, and (3) how these beliefs affect their thinking and behavior.
II. Body
A. Main Point 1 - How are ballerinas beliefs about body image developed
1. Generalization 1 - their beliefs are formed through the social cognitive
theory
a) Evidence - what is social cognitive theory
b) Evidence - what are the processes involved (attentional process ,
retention process, motoric reproduction, and reinforcement and
motivational process)
2. Generalization 2 - the cognitive process of body image beliefs in
ballerinas using the ABC framework
a) Evidence - what is the ABC framework (activating events, beliefs,
consequences)
b) Evidence - discuss the process of how the beliefs are formed
through the ABC framework
B. Main Point 2 - What is their perception of their own body
1. Generalization 1 - their perception of their body is based on the
self-discrepancy theory
a) Evidence - what is the self-discrepancy theory (SDT)
b) Evidence - how does the theory explain their perception of their
body
 2. Generalization 2 - the ideal ballerina body
a) Evidence - what is the ideal ballerina body
b) Evidence - how do they try to attain the ideal ballerina body
C. Main Point 3 - How does beliefs about body image influence their thinking and
behavior
1. Generalization 1 - positive effects/consequences from their beliefs
a) Evidence - motivates them to achieve the ideal ballerina body
b) Evidence - became more aware of their health and their lifestyles
2. Generalization 2 - negative effects/consequences from their beliefs
a) Evidence - eating disorders
b) Evidence - increased body dissatisfaction
III. Conclusion
A. Summary
- The developmental process of how their beliefs are formed are transmitted to the
ballerinas through their everyday lives, how they relate and communicate with
others, and how they view themselves when they are alone.
- Their beliefs on their body image has both positive and negative consequences in
their physical and mental well-being
B. Closing Statement
- Ballerinas try to attain the ideal ballerina body and this can gravely affect their
physical and mental well-being.
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