NEW YORK, Feb. 8 -- Since the widespread adoption of remote working, online meetings have become part of the daily routine for many employees. While this practice facilitates remote collaboration, it also generates a growing feeling of fatigue, often referred to as "Zoom fatigue." A study published in the scientific journal PLOS One highlights a little-explored factor in this phenomenon: dissatisfaction with your appearance onscreen.
Researchers at Michigan State University surveyed 2,448 American workers from a variety of professional sectors (technical, scientific, administrative), who often take part in virtual meetings in a professional context. They found that people who are more dissatisfied with their physical appearance experience ...