Following an influential analysis published in February, a team of Stanford University researchers has conducted the first large survey into the very modern phenomenon of "Zoom Fatigue."Over the last year, millions of people have been working from home. Meetings previously conducted in person suddenly shifted to video conferencing platforms such as Zoom. And as 2020 progressed, more and more people started noticing a unique kind of exhaustion at the end of a day filled with video meetings. Referred to as "Zoom Fatigue," this new phenomenon is now the subject of novel academic research. https://newatlas.com/telecommunications/stanford-zoom-fatigue-first-study-women-more-affected/
So, what do you know about "zoom fatigue" ...Who are the groups most vulnerable to it ??? And why ??? Can its effects be minimized ???
All comments and contributions are welcome.
Dear Dr. Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak
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I read the link. I do not yet have an unambiguous, reasonable answer. But some of my colleagues (men) who now teach in zoom, talk about fatigue after such classes. It's tiring to sit for 4-6 hours, you feel "out of place"
please check this link https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/su-sri022221.php.
Even as more people are logging onto popular video chat platforms to connect with colleagues, family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanford researchers have a warning for you: Those video calls are likely tiring you out.
Dear Manal Hadi Kanaan!
Thanks for the good question!
I am of the opinion that no forms or types of communication can replace "live" contact.
One of the reasons for the problem under consideration may be the following. Regardless of the audience, topic, or problem of discussion, location, other conditions of communication through ZOOM, all interlocutors are completely tied to their means of communication and are always dependent on them. This kind of monotony and monotony of this type of activity, which is usually carried out in closed rooms, quickly leads to fatigue. Moreover, in most cases, they are in static positions and are limited in movements.
Changing or alternating activities can partially solve this problem.
Best wishes only!
With deep respect, Vоlоdymyr Naumchuk
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A lot of people are dealing with Zoom fatigue (sometimes called virtual fatigue). It refers to the exhaustion you feel after any kind of video call or conference.
It’s not a formal diagnosis, but Zoom fatigue is very real. Krystal Jagoo, MSW, RSW, notes that it feels “similar to what we tend to think of as exhaustion or burnout.”
A lot of it comes down to the “increased cognitive demands of video conferencing communication,” Jagoo adds.
Even if you’re already plugged into modern technology, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought an entirely new meaning to the phrase “digital world.”
There are definite benefits to things like Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime, from allowing people to safely connect face-to-face to making certain jobs more accessible for those with chronic health conditions.
But as with most good things, there’s a cost.
Here’s a closer look at how Zoom fatigue shows up and how to deal with it.
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https://www.healthline.com/health/zoom-fatigue
Dear Dr. Abdullah Sikar Al-Issawi thank you so much, really thanks. My sincere gratitude, Doctor.
Zoom has become part of the lexicon of our lives. It is the way many of us meet and teach. In a similar way, we use Google Hangouts and other analogous synchronous meeting apps for live classes and the myriad of meetings that previously populated our workdays. If you are like me, you have three or four Zoom sessions a day. They are with the same colleagues as before, but they just don’t feel the same as in-person meetings. Those routine meetings can become anxiety-producing and exhausting. Research is being conducted in real-time as we experience the impact of virtual conferencing on a daily basis. Gianpiero Petriglieri, an associate professor at INSEAD, who explores sustainable learning and development in the workplace, and Marissa Shuffler, an associate professor at Clemson University, who studies workplace well-being and teamwork effectiveness. The researchers are examining the phenomenon called “Zoom fatigue,” an array of physical and psychological factors that combine to make our synchronous online communications less effective and wrought with discomfort.
Kindly check the following link entitled (Are You a Victim of Zoom Fatigue?):
https://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/blogs/online-trending-now/are-you-victim-zoom-fatigue
Kindly check the following link entitled: NOT ANOTHER VIDEO CONFERENCE: HOW TO MANAGE ZOOM FATIGUE:
https://leadershipfreak.blog/2020/05/01/not-another-video-conference-how-to-manage-zoom-fatigue/
Which explores that zoom is exhausting, in part, because everything is harder during disruption.
Dear Dr. Terri Purvis
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You have to work harder to read people's facial expressions and decode tone through a computer screen. Even though it isn't something you consciously realize, it takes more effort to have conversations through Zoom than it does in real life. https://www.healthline.com/health/zoom-fatigue
Zoom fatigue is tiredness, worry or burnout associated with the overuse of virtual platforms of communication, particularly videoconferencing. The name derives from the cloud based videoconferencing and online chat software Zoom that became popular in the rise of the global pandemic, even if it used to mistakenly refer to non-Zoom video conferencing platforms (Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc). https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoom_fatigue
In a very short period of time, the coronavirus pandemic forced millions of people to work, learn and socialize remotely. This constant connectedness brought some people to start recognizing the new phenomenon of Zoom fatigue not as a formal diagnosis, but as something similar to exhaustion or burnout. Thus, the lockdown, quarantine, remote working, and other extra stressors contributed to Zoom fatigue https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoom_fatigue
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Also, kindly check the following link entitled (Stanford researchers identify four causes for ‘Zoom fatigue’ and their simple fixes): That implies four reasons for this phenomenon and the possible solutions to each of them:
https://news.stanford.edu/2021/02/23/four-causes-zoom-fatigue-solutions/
Kindly check the following link entitled (Zoom fatigue’ is taxing the brain. Here's why that happens):
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/coronavirus-zoom-fatigue-is-taxing-the-brain-here-is-why-that-happens
Zoom fatique is a reality, human beings eyes are not just to focus only on the computer, they need to focus elsewhere to bring muscle relaxation. I propose the meetings to be as short as one hour and a break of one hour for very long meetings.
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The most important and serious physical consequences of Zoom fatigue affect eyes, shoulder (provoking stiffness in the back), articulations (generating arthritis) and cervical. Headaches, migraines, eye irritation and pain, blurred and double vision, excessive tearing and blinking are the most common and immediately visible physical symptoms of Zoom fatigue.
For details
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoom_fatigue
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Please have a look at the following
https://www.vidyard.com/blog/zoom-fatigue-tips/
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I would compare "Zoom fatigue" phenomenon with a much older "book fatigue" As a school boy, I loved to go to a local library and choose something to read. I was spending countless hours there. The librarian remembered my face and let me go to the bookshelves myself to choose something. However, whatever was required to read by the school was a torture for me. Especially, if it was on a short notice. I still prefer to be free in choosing what to read, and spent as much time with that as I like. It's not to say that school recommended books were all bad - I just hated the mental violence of requests.
This problem applies not only to the use of ZOOM, but also to other online videoconferencing platforms and applications (Google Meet, Ms Teams, Cisco Webex, Click Meeting, Skype, etc.). Currently, due to the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) coronavirus pandemic, in many countries, education is conducted remotely via the Internet as part of e-learning. Conferences, symposiums, faculty council meetings, university chair meetings, and business meetings in companies are also carried out remotely via online videoconferencing platforms and applications. Also, many companies have introduced remote work for their employees. Consequently, many people today use these online videoconferencing platforms and applications several hours a day. In the case of long-term, many hours of use of online videoconferencing platforms and applications, this kind of work on a laptop, smartphone, etc. causes a specific type of fatigue. This fatigue is caused by the necessity to maintain long-term concentration and attention on the images displayed on the screens of laptops or smartphones, sitting almost motionless, staring at the displayed images at a short distance from the human sight, etc. The negative effects of this type of work include the risk of accelerating the process of creating short-sightedness, short-sightedness, posture defects in children, deterioration of general health, deterioration of the circulatory system, deterioration of well-being, etc. e.g. from the ZOO, Google Meet, Ms Teams, Cisco Webex, Click Meeting, Skype, etc.), you should take breaks during which it is advisable to perform gymnastic exercises and look out the window at distant objects so that your eyes can rest. However, after completing remote work, it is worth going for a walk, cycling, jogging or otherwise actively relaxing.
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Zoom fatigue is one that is caused by too much use of Zoom especially for meetings and any other online platform activity. The people most affected are the users that may include students, working staff and many others. The fatigue can be reduced by involving yourself in some form of exercises.....
It is a "problem" that has existed since television sets were built and sold in all homes.
With the use of a computer, the problem can be aggravated.
As usual, a conscious use of the tool helps to reduce the risk of further "brain fatigue": take your eyes off the video at least every hour, wash your eyes more frequently, try to rest peacefully during the hours of sleep, etc.
Dear Dr. Len Leonid Mizrah Dr. Dariusz Prokopowicz Dr. Kafula Chisanga and Dr. Gioacchino de Candia thank you so much, really thanks. My sincere gratitude, Doctors. Thanks to everyone.
Zoom fatigue” describes the tiredness, worry, or burnout associated with overusing virtual platforms of communication. A lot of it comes down to the increased cognitive demands of video conferencing communication. You have to work harder to read people’s facial expressions and decode tone through a computer screen. Audio has been proposed as the main reason that video meetings are draining - it turns out that millisecond delays in virtual verbal responses negatively affect our interpersonal perceptions. Other explanations attribute the fatigue to an underlying predisposition painted by the pandemic backdrop, such as increased financial stress and unemployment. Cognitive factors are also likely to contribute to fatigue, as an increased ability to virtually multitask threatens our attentional capacity.
https://www.healthline.com/health/zoom-fatigue
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/psychological-exploration-zoom-fatigue
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is there any interest in zoom impact on the moodflow of attendees ?
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- 4 Causes of Zoom Fatigue and How to Address Them 1) Eye strain: Eye strain is the most obvious culprit of Zoom drain. Most people know (or at least remember being told at some point) that staring at a screen for too long can strain their eyes.4 Causes of Zoom Fatigue and How To Address Them : Risk ... riskandinsurance.com/4-causes-of-zoom-fatigue-and-how-to-address-them/
- Is there such a thing as Zoom fatigue? So many of us are Zooming (yes, it’s now a verb, too) that we are experiencing a new form of burnout: Zoom fatigue. Let’s face it. Zooming can be exhausting—and for good reason s. The numbers are impressive from a business perspective, but a bit frightening from a psychological one. Suffering From Zoom Fatigue? Here’s Why | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-media/202… What causes zoom drain?1 Eye strain: Eye strain is the most obvious culprit of Zoom drain. ... 2 Visual overload: During an in-person meeting, you don’t stare at every single person in the room. You only look at the speaker, or occasionally, the PowerPoint they’re presenting. ... 3 Employee Anxiety: Think about your last Zoom meeting. ... More items... 4 Causes of Zoom Fatigue and How To Address Them : Risk ...riskandinsurance.com/4-causes-of-zoom-fatigue-and-ho… See all results for this question How to take care of yourself with zoom? Healthy Zoom use means treating yourself with compassion and patience. Know you're normal. Set time limits on meetings. Try the 50 minutes hour popular with many clinicians. Stop meetings early if there no point in going on. Schedule downtime. Take breaks. Breath. Move. Suffering From Zoom Fatigue? Here’s Why | Psychology Todaywww.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-media/202… Why does zoom take so much cognitive energy? Navigating Zoom-effective and appropriate behaviors takes a lot of cognitive energy because it violates many of our social norms. Zoom gives new meaning to being face-to-face. It is literally face-to-face and even when you look down, you know you’re still available for scrutiny. After all, you can see yourself along with everyone else, too. Suffering From Zoom Fatigue? Here’s Why | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-media/202…
Dear Dr. Len Leonid Mizrah thank you so much, really thanks. My sincere gratitude, Doctor
Manal Hadi Kanaan amazing answers by the experts and I do agree with most of the experts particularly with Len Leonid Mizrah Ranjan Parekh Gioacchino de Candia Terekh Alexandr M. their comments are in line with your question and yes even if I try to answer this question my answer would be the same..
Most important being the EYE Strain and the above answer by Len Leonid Mizrah gives you the detailed explanation about the same
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In case any of RG's University colleagues may be interested, they can also see the following question from RG. Thank you and my greatest respects:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Do_we_already_know_what_pandemic_fatigue_is
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Zoom fatigue is the feeling of exhaustion that you experience following a video conference call. Zoom fatigue has become so common, in fact, that researchers from Stanford and other organizations are beginning to study the psychological effects it has on people.
https://www.ucumberlands.edu/blog/zoom-fatigue
One of the biggest signs of Zoom fatigue is feeling exhausted and drained after your Zoom calls. Now, it's normal to feel tired after a day of work. But, be cautious when your tiredness turns into burnout.
https://fellow.app/blog/productivity/zoom-fatigue-symptoms-causes-and-ways-to-combat-it/
Zoom has made our bodies stiff and eyes dry and tired from constantly looking at our laptop, desktop or phone screens during meetings.
https://jiminny.com/blog/zoom-is-terrible-for-your-mental-health
Video calls require more mental processing than face-to-face interactions. We have to work harder to process non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, the tone and pitch of the voice and body language. This additional focus is very energy intensive and could explain this feeling of fatigue.
https://www.allianzcare.com/en/about-us/blog/2021/03/zoom-fatigue.html
Zoom anxiety overlaps with what researchers call Zoom fatigue, a strong sense of post-meeting exhaustion. If virtual meetings make us both tired and anxious, we might experience physical anxiety symptoms or panic in addition to the fatigue.
https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/zoom-anxiety-is-more-common-than-you-think-heres-why
During the meeting block with no breaks, people showed higher levels of beta waves, which are associated with stress, anxiety and concentration. There were higher peaks and a higher average stress level, plus it increased slowly as time went on.
https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/21/this-is-your-brain-on-zoom/
Scared of Zoom Calls? This is How to Feel Comfortable on Camera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_T9Ag6-8Is
How to Cope With Zoom Fatigue:
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-zoom-fatigue-5079533
People online meetings requiring unusual coordination of thinking, seeing, hearing, moving, and speaking concurrently with various participants are breaking usual fatigue thresholds due to being unnatural to human historical communication patterns.
Dear Dr. Len Leonid Mizrah thank you so much, really thanks. My sincere gratitude, Doctor
Zoom fatigue is a phenomenon attributed to an overload of nonverbal cues and communication that does not happen in normal conversation and the increased average size of groups in video. The most vulnerable groups are those who are already prone to anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues. The effects of Zoom fatigue can be minimized by taking breaks between meetings, reducing the number of meetings, using phone calls instead of video calls when possible, and using other communication tools such as email or instant messaging.
According to the current web page context, “Zoom fatigue” is a term used to describe the tiredness, worry, or burnout associated with overusing virtual platforms such as Zoom for work or socializing.
Some groups that may be more vulnerable to Zoom fatigue include:
- People who are introverted or shy.
- People who have difficulty focusing or paying attention.
- People who have difficulty reading nonverbal cues.
The reasons why these groups may be more vulnerable to Zoom fatigue include factors such as increased self-awareness, difficulty reading nonverbal cues, and increased cognitive load.
Some ways to minimize the effects of Zoom fatigue include:
- Taking breaks between meetings.
- Turning off the camera during meetings.
- Using the phone instead of video conferencing when possible.
- Reducing the number of meetings.
It is important to note that while these strategies may help reduce the effects of Zoom fatigue, they may not work for everyone.
If you are concerned about your mental health or well-being, it is important to talk to your doctor or a mental health professional.
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