A recent study from Michigan State University published in PLOS One reveals that dissatisfaction with one's facial appearance during video calls contributes to "Zoom fatigue." The increased frequency of remote work and virtual meetings highlights the importance of this issue: individuals who feel negatively about their looks tend to experience more fatigue from video calls and may even reduce their engagement with virtual technology. The study found that a sizable group of remote workers reported such dissatisfaction, which emphasizes a need for improving virtual communication experiences to enhance productivity and well-being.
"Our study highlights that dissatisfaction with facial appearance contributes to Zoom fatigue, leading to reduced adoption of virtual meeting technologies," said study author Chaeyun Lim of Michigan State University.
Individuals who didn't like how they looked had more Zoom fatigue and saw virtual meetings as less useful, leading them to be less interested in adopting the technology.
The study discovered that 'facial appearance dissatisfaction' could explain the weariness people are experiencing when using videoconferencing technology.
The increased reliance on virtual meetings means we are spending a lot more time on camera, which has significant implications for workplace productivity and individual well-being.
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