Overview

• 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.