J Health Psychol August 2022 PMID 34154437

Psychology's medicalization of male baldness.

Glen S Jankowski, Hannah Frith

Mentions

56
Peak: 10 in Dec 2024
across 5 sources since Jun 2021

Extended reach

27,992
potential audience

Total likes

30

Video views

6

Mentions per month

Jun 2021 – Dec 2024

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussion exemplifies a recognition of the psychological and societal framing of baldness, with mentions of the article's critique on medicalization and commercial influences, such as highlighting the research's focus on body image and health psychology. The tone overall is respectful and somewhat enthusiastic, emphasizing the importance of addressing how baldness is portrayed, which supports the moderate agreement and impact scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the article's critique of how baldness is medicalized, supporting the idea that society and psychology often pathologize a harmless condition.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, as evidenced by references to the authors' focus on body image, commercial influences, and health psychology, indicating engagement beyond surface comments.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The tone is somewhat reserved, with some posts sharing enthusiasm for publication but lacking deep critique or debate about implications, suggesting a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussion suggests the article prompts reflection on societal perceptions and commercial interests, hinting at a moderate influence on how baldness is viewed and treated.

Abstract in brief

  • Male baldness is generally harmless but is often labeled as a "disease" due to claims about its psychological impact.
  • A review of 37 studies found that a large majority were influenced by commercial interests and presented baldness in a negative light.
  • Health psychologists are urged to address the medicalization of baldness, enabling men to make educated decisions regarding their hair loss.

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Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Delighted to publish this with @HannahFrith7 (2021): ‘Psychology’s #Medicalization Of Male #Baldness’. Journal of Health Psychology, 2021. Open access: https://t.co/NUuawN48zX

Jun 22, 2021 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 452 followers View post →
Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Jun 22, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 452 followers View post →
Psychology @ LBU
@LBUPsych · X

#LBUPsychGang Introducing Dr Glen Jankowski- https://t.co/exmik0CGGB Glen is a Senior Lecturer at LBU who teaches both Social and Health Psychology. His own research focuses upon body image and medicalisation. Here is one of Glen’s latest publications:https://t.co/M35q4udUWQ

Mar 11, 2022 · 5 likes · 596 followers View post →
Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Huge thanks to @ssspsycen & to David Marks @newhealthpsych for editing & especially for his & Dr Anthony Pelosi's trailblazing work highlighting tobacco's commercial influence to personality research https://t.co/gmMfrhMku2 Open access: https://t.co/NUuawN48zX 8/8

Jun 22, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 452 followers View post →
Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Jun 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 452 followers View post →
Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Jun 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 452 followers View post →

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Ken Gusler
@kgusler · X

Psychology’s medicalization of male baldness - Glen S Jankowski, Hannah Frith, 2022: https://t.co/bXstuhlU62

Aug 5, 2022 · 20,045 followers View post →
Dr M Malik
@DrMo_Malik · X

RT @GlenJankowski: Delighted to publish this with @HannahFrith7 (2021): ‘Psychology’s #Medicalization Of Male #Baldness’. Journal of Health…

Jul 22, 2022 · 6 shares · 512 followers View post →
Psychology @ LBU
@LBUPsych · X

#LBUPsychGang Introducing Dr Glen Jankowski- https://t.co/exmik0CGGB Glen is a Senior Lecturer at LBU who teaches both Social and Health Psychology. His own research focuses upon body image and medicalisation. Here is one of Glen’s latest publications:https://t.co/M35q4udUWQ

Mar 11, 2022 · 5 likes · 596 followers View post →
Dr Waseem
@WAlladin1 · X

RT @GlenJankowski: Delighted to publish this with @HannahFrith7 (2021): ‘Psychology’s #Medicalization Of Male #Baldness’. Journal of Health…

Feb 10, 2022 · 6 shares · 2,784 followers View post →
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@kilnerevonnet · X

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Jul 25, 2021 · 2 shares · 693 followers View post →
@PsyCen
@psycenLBU · X

RT @GlenJankowski: Huge thanks to @ssspsycen & to David Marks @newhealthpsych for editing & especially for his & Dr Anthony Pelosi's trailb…

Jul 21, 2021 · 1 share · 351 followers View post →
Kelechi
@kelechiilo · X

RT @GlenJankowski: Delighted to publish this with @HannahFrith7 (2021): ‘Psychology’s #Medicalization Of Male #Baldness’. Journal of Health…

Jun 24, 2021 · 6 shares · 654 followers View post →
Michael Akinola
@michaelakinola_ · X

RT @GlenJankowski: Delighted to publish this with @HannahFrith7 (2021): ‘Psychology’s #Medicalization Of Male #Baldness’. Journal of Health…

Jun 22, 2021 · 6 shares · 20 followers View post →
Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Huge thanks to @ssspsycen & to David Marks @newhealthpsych for editing & especially for his & Dr Anthony Pelosi's trailblazing work highlighting tobacco's commercial influence to personality research https://t.co/gmMfrhMku2 Open access: https://t.co/NUuawN48zX 8/8

Jun 22, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 452 followers View post →
Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Jun 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 452 followers View post →
Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Jun 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 452 followers View post →
Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Jun 22, 2021 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 452 followers View post →
Glen Jankowski
@GlenJankowski · X

Delighted to publish this with @HannahFrith7 (2021): ‘Psychology’s #Medicalization Of Male #Baldness’. Journal of Health Psychology, 2021. Open access: https://t.co/NUuawN48zX

Jun 22, 2021 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 452 followers View post →