A recent study has found a connection between video conferencing, specifically Zoom calls, and physical symptoms of exhaustion, leading to what is commonly known as "Zoom fatigue." The study, which focused on college students, measured brainwaves and heart rate and found that participants reported feelings of sadness, fatigue, and inattentiveness. To prevent Zoom fatigue, experts suggest making smarter choices during the workday, such as opting for in-person meetings when possible and scheduling breaks between video meetings to allow the brain and heart to recharge.
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 and struggled to pay attention, while in-person participants reported feeling livelier and happier. The researchers suggest that videoconferencing should be considered as a complement to face-to-face interaction, but not as a substitute, and call for further studies to explore the impact of videoconferencing in different settings.
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, with half attending via videoconference and the other half attending in person. Participants were monitored with EEG and ECG instruments, and surveys were conducted on their mood and fatigue levels. The study found notable differences between the in-person and online groups, with video participants experiencing mounting fatigue and struggling to pay attention. The research suggests that videoconferencing should be considered as a complement to face-to-face interaction, not a substitute, and calls for further studies in different settings to better understand the impact of videoconferencing on participants' bodies and brains.
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.
