A recent study provides physiological evidence to a phenomenon called "Zoom fatigue". As virtual interactions through video conferencing and online education become increasingly prevalent since the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent study by researchers at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and Graz University of Technology has explored the physiological impact of these virtual engagements, shedding light on what is commonly referred to as "Zoom fatigue.
According to new research from York University, important visual cues we use to communicate in person become misleading over video, causing confusion and exhaustion.