Have you ever noticed how tiring video calls can be?
If you have, then you're not alone – lots of people experience it too, and that's why scientists have decided to find out the reasons.
Let's find out more about what they've discovered.
Background
Due to more online activities after COVID-19, people are experiencing video call fatigue, also known as Zoom fatigue.
This feeling of tiredness from prolonged video communication has been recognized mainly through user surveys.
An interdisciplinary team conducted a study to provide evidence of videoconference fatigue.
They focused on neurophysiological aspects, studying brain and heart activities.
Project Details
The project, "Technostress in Organizations," involved students in online university lectures.
The study compared fatigue levels during in-person and video-based lectures.
Students experienced both traditional face-to-face lectures and online video conferences.
The researchers used electroencephalography (EEG) and electrocardiography (ECG) for objective measurements alongside participant questionnaires.
Findings
The study revealed that a 50-minute video conference lecture caused more exhaustion compared to an in-person lecture of the same duration.
Both physiological data and participant feedback supported this conclusion.
Importance
Research emphasized the importance of comprehending videoconference fatigue, as it affects individual well-being, relationships, and organizational communication.
It also stressed the need for a comprehensive understanding of psychological and physiological mechanisms to develop effective strategies against videoconference fatigue.
The society aims to enhance user satisfaction and productivity in digital technologies by understanding the neurophysiological processes involved in using these technologies.
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