Predictors of Future Anxiety About Male Pattern Baldness in New Zealand Males

This exploratory study from 2009 investigated predictors of future anxiety about Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) in 173 New Zealand men aged 18 to 35 who had not yet experienced significant hair loss. Using various psychological scales, the study identified that trait anxiety, appearance orientation, private self-consciousness, and a powerful others locus of control were significant predictors, accounting for 45.3% of the variance in future anxiety about MPB. The study highlighted the negative stereotypes and social perceptions associated with MPB, noting that it is a prevalent condition affecting two-thirds of men by age 60, with significant psychological impacts due to societal attitudes towards baldness.