The Physiological Impact of 'Zoom Fatigue': Study Reveals Alarming Effects

A brain-monitoring study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found a connection between videoconferencing and physical symptoms of fatigue, supporting the phenomenon known as "Zoom fatigue." The study monitored 35 students attending engineering lectures and found notable differences between those attending in person and those attending online. Video participants experienced mounting fatigue, struggled to pay attention, and reported feeling tired and fed up. The study suggests that videoconferencing should be considered as a complement to face-to-face interaction, not a substitute, and calls for further research to understand the full impact of videoconferencing on participants' bodies and brains.