Study Links Zoom Fatigue to Dissatisfaction with Facial Appearance

New research highlights psychological impacts of virtual meetings and explores potential solutions to reduce fatigue.

A Michigan State University study of 2,448 U.S. workers found dissatisfaction with facial appearance contributes significantly to Zoom fatigue.
The study suggests that this dissatisfaction leads to greater use of 'impression management' tools, such as video filters and touch-up features, during virtual meetings.
Researchers indicate that fatigue stemming from facial dissatisfaction reduces perceived usefulness of virtual meetings and adoption of video conferencing technologies.
Experts recommend strategies like taking breaks every 30 minutes and using features like 'speaker view' to reduce continuous eye contact and fatigue.
Google's experimental 3D video conferencing technology, Starline, has shown promise in reducing meeting fatigue, though its high cost and limited availability currently restrict its adoption.