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Zoom fatigue is real — and it's messing with more than just your head, study finds

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Zoom fatigue is real — and it's messing with more than just your head, study finds

A study published in Nature found that videoconferencing is more exhausting than in-person meetings. Using brain and heart scans, researchers observed physiological changes after 50 minutes of videoconferencing. Participants reported higher levels of fatigue, sadness, and inattentiveness during videoconferencing compared to in-person lectures. The study suggests that videoconferencing should be seen as a complement to face-to-face interaction, rather than a substitute. Previous research on Zoom fatigue relied on self-reporting, but this study provides neurological evidence of its impact. While some workers may experience Zoom fatigue, a Pew Research Center study found that less than four in 10 were worn out by videoconferencing.

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