Hair Loss, Body Height, and Attractiveness Malus for Men

    December 2024 in “ Qeios ”
    Ronald Henss
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    TLDR Taller men are seen as more attractive, and hair loss negatively affects attractiveness.
    The study investigates the impact of hair loss and body height on men's perceived attractiveness, involving 59 men and 1,618 participants. It finds that hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia, negatively affects attractiveness, with a significant "Attractiveness Malus" observed. Hair loss correlates negatively with perceived height and attractiveness, while taller men are generally perceived more favorably. Despite hair loss leading to lower attractiveness ratings, traits like family orientation and status remain positively viewed. The study emphasizes that height is a more dominant factor than hair loss in influencing perceptions of attractiveness, highlighting the complex interactions between these traits and the need for further research on male attractiveness, especially in middle-aged and older men.
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