Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeremy N Bailenson

Was haben Deos und gute Mikrofone gemeinsam? Sie verhindern, dass Teilnehme in Konferenzen durch Nebensächlichkeiten irritiert werden. Was vor Ort wichtig ist, wird digital egal - dafür rücken andere Dinge wie, dass man auch tatsächlich verstanden wird in den Vordergrund. Der Vergleich ist übrigens nicht von uns, sondern aus dem fantastischen Podcast "Methodisch inkorrekt" von Nicolas Wöhrl und Reinhard Remfort übernommen. In dieser Folge sprechen sie kurz darüber, wieso so viele Leute es hinnehmen, wenn man schlecht klingt: https://minkorrekt.de/mi195-storchen-chemtrails/ Neben den Vor- und Nachteilen der wechselseitigen Wahrnehmung mit allen Sinnen in Interaktionen vor Ort sprechen wir in dieser Folge außerdem über die Quellen der Ablenkung in verschiedenen Settings, wieso weniger Körpersprache per Video vermittelt wird, und welche Effekte hinter "Zoom-Fatigue" stecken. Auch dabei hat ein Fundstück aus Methodisch inkorrekt eine Rolle gespielt: Das Theorie-Paper "Nonverbal Overload: A Theoretical Argument for the Causes of Zoom Fatigue" von Jeremy N. Bailenson. https://tmb.apaopen.org/pub/nonverbal-overload/release/2

Géraldine Fauville, PhD, joins Lorenzo Norris, MD, to discuss some of the causes of Zoom fatigue and strategies that can make videoconferences productive. Dr. Fauville is the lead researcher on the Zoom Exhaustion & Fatigue Scale project. She also is assistant professor in the department of education, communication, and learning at the University of Gothenburg (Sweden). Dr. Fauville has no disclosures. Dr. Norris is associate dean of student affairs and administration at George Washington University, Washington. He has no disclosures. Take-home points Dr. Fauville started her research on Zoom fatigue in the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford (Calif.) University, founded by Jeremy N. Bailenson, PhD. The lab has pioneered research on the common but poorly understood phenomenon of Zoom fatigue.  Videoconferencing, often through Zoom, has allowed people to connect throughout the pandemic, but there are features of this modality that can contribute to stress, and for many, social anxiety. Dr. Fauville and Dr. Norris discuss Zoom fatigue and which dynamics of videoconferencing contribute to a sense of anxiety, fatigue, and affect our general wellness in a society that has come to rely on videoconferencing as a primary form of communication and central to parts of our economy during the pandemic.  Dr. Fauville discusses how the size of faces on the screen and feeling observed activate anxiety and stress. Constant mirroring from seeing yourself reflected from the camera onto a screen can lead to self-judgment and negative emotions. Loss of traditional nonverbal communication and being forced to pay attention to verbal cues or exaggerate gestures can increase the cognitive load associated with conversations that occur via videoconference. Videoconferencing also restricts mobility, because people feel tethered to a small area within their camera’s view where they can be seen.  Summary During an in-person meeting, people will stare at you while you’re speaking, but on videoconferencing it can feel as if all eyes are on you the whole time, which contributes to stress and social anxiety.  Dr. Fauville discusses the “large face” dynamic; if these conferences were real-life interactions, it would be like having a very large face just a few inches from ours,  which can feel like an invasion of privacy. For the brain, having a face in close proximity to yours signals either a desire for intimacy or conflict.  Recommendation: Minimize the videoconferencing application as much as possible and keep the size of the faces smaller.  Zoom and other platforms lead to “constant mirroring.” Seeing our own image can result in persistent self-evaluation and judgment, which can contribute to anxiety and negative emotions.  Recommendation: Keep your camera on but hide self-view; doing so can combat this constant mirroring. Videoconferencing has severely limited mobility during meetings, which make people feel trapped in the view of the camera.  Recommendation: Using a standing desk allows for more freedom from the view of the camera. You can stretch your legs, walk around in the view of the camera, and create distance, especially if you have an external keyboard.  Nonverbal communication and behaviors are essential cues between humans. Videoconferencing that focuses on head and shoulders diminishes a large portion of body language. Videoconferences are more taxing for the brain than audio-only communication because people have to be even more in tune to the cues in speakers' verbal tones, and some nonverbal cues, such as nodding, become exaggerated.  Recommendation: Organizations should create guidelines aimed at mitigating Zoom fatigue. Suggestions include allowing people to turn off their cameras for portions of meetings or didactics, having a mix of audio/telephone and video meetings, and assessing whether the information from some meetings can included in email messages or shared documents.  Dr. Fauville and colleagues created the Zoom Exhaustion & Fatigue Scale (ZEF Scale) to quantify the phenomenon. Fifteen items on the scale focus on five dimensions of Zoom fatigue, such as general, visual, emotional, social, and motivational fatigue.  Part of the evaluation of Zoom fatigue should include examining how many videoconferences you have per day, the amount of time between each, and how long the conferences last.  References Ramachandran V. Stanford researchers identify four causes for ‘Zoom fatigue’ and their simple fixes. Stanford News. 2020 Feb 23. Fauville G et al. Zoom Exhaustion & Fatigue Scale. SSRN.com. 2021 Feb 23. Bailenson JN. Nonverbal overload: A theoretical argument for the causes of Zoom fatigue. Technology, Mind & Behavior. 2021 Feb 23;2(1). doi: 10.1037/tmb0000030. Zoom Exhaustion & Fatigue Scale survey: https://vhil.stanford.edu/zef/ *  *  * Show notes by Jacqueline Posada, MD, associate producer of the Psychcast; assistant clinical professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University in Washington; and staff physician at George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, also in Washington. Dr. Posada has no conflicts of interest. For more MDedge Podcasts, go to mdedge.com/podcasts Email the show: podcasts@mdedge.com

Empowered By Design with Dr. Lyz:  Episode 7 - Recharging your battery: Tips to address Zoom fatigue   Dr. Lyz: Licensed Psychologist, Wellness Entrepreneur, Relationship Specialist Empowered By Design Podcast: Psychology, Mental Health and Wellness, Relationships, Mindset, Self-care   When my eye started twitching in the middle of my work day, I knew my body was sending me a message loud and clear!!  Slow down.  Pause, and take a break.  You need to rest.  You have Zoom fatigue!!  In a year where we have seen an astronomical increase in the use of video-conference for communicating - in work, for school, with friends and family - we are also recognizing the reminder to balance! And, we are certainly grateful for the positive aspects of technology in allowing us to connect virtually when physical connection has been limited. In this episode, I discuss signs of fatigue, especially those connected to the increased use of screen-based technology for communication and social connection.  I also outline some helpful tips for inviting balance and focusing on the importance of recharging your battery - body, mind, heart, soul, and spirit. Subscribe to my email list to stay connected: www.DrLyz.com www.VisionistasByDesign.com   Follow Dr. Lyz on Social Media:   Instagram   Facebook   YouTube     Pinterest     Clubhouse: follow @DrLyz   Welcome to the podcast, Empowered By Design with Dr. Lyz!  This podcast is designed to bring you psychological concepts in real life terms that will empower a proactive approach to mental health and overall wellness while inviting balance, harmony, connection, and joy.  Lyz DeBoer Kreider, PhD, a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and New York, shares her passion for helping you pursue your dreams and goals for life and love with intentional vision.  This podcast is about finding and owning your power right now and using it for good, by nurturing the connection of body, mind, heart, soul, and spirit. Empowered By Design Podcast delivers psychological concepts and practical strategies with a real life approach, designed to empower: Health and wellness, Optimal performance, Authentic connection with yourself and others, and purposeful, joyful living.   “Recharging your battery: Tips to address Zoom fatigue” - Episode 7 Notes:   Use of Video-conferencing has increased exponentially over the previous year during the COVID-19 Pandemic and subsequent requirements for physical distancing in order to protect, promote, and maintain the health and safety of our people and communities. Benefits of video-conferencing platforms, like Zoom, are numerous.   We have also experienced adverse effects, potentially connected to the shift from in-person social contact to technology driven social connection. “Zoom Fatigue” is a common term that represents symptoms of fatigue as a result of increased use of technology (i.e., video-conference) for communication. Fatigue - defined -Merriam-Webster weariness or exhaustion from labor, exertion, stress Temporary loss of power to respond that is induced in a sensory receptor A state or attitude of indifference or apathy brought on by overexposure (as to a repeated series of similar events or appeals) The tendency of a material to break under repeated stress [metal] Stress is a common result of significant life changes, and stress manifests in our thoughts, emotions, actions, relationships. It is beneficial to proactively manage stress by eliminating unnecessary stress and also recognizing the inevitability of stressful life circumstances.  And then we employ coping strategies to maintain a sense of balance. Setting limits and boundaries that promote health, wellness, self-care activities, leisure, fun, and joy can be helpful. “Nonverbal Overload: A Theoretical Argument for the Causes of Zoom Fatigue” by Jeremy N. Bailenson outlines the positive aspects of Zoom and other video-conference modalities.  It also identifies possible causes for “Zoom fatigue” based on previous research and theory:  Excessive amounts of close up eye-gaze; Cognitive load; Increased self evaluation; and Constraints on physical mobility. Helpful tips for preventing and/or managing Zoom fatigue:Set realistic boundaries for technology use by limiting time spent engaged in unnecessary “face to screen” time Position your device at a comfortable and realistic distance from your body Explore screen settings for brightness/tone Explore comfort with wearing blue light glasses or a protective screen/filter on your device Increase your fun time away from your device (i.e., play Monopoly!; Have a dance party in your living room!; etc.). Enlist support from family and friends to help you stay accountable. Rest!  Recharge your battery with leisure activity, time alone, time with loved ones. Dr. Lyz’s Signature Formula: Dream, Design, Deliver Dream - Reflect, Attend Design - Create, Plan Deliver - Align, Evaluate, Celebrate Download a free guide for using the Dream, Design, Deliver Signature Formula to pursue your dreams with Intentional Vision. And check out Episode 4 for more information on Dr. Lyz’s Dream, Design, Deliver Signature Formula.

Stanford University has just published an important research paper that hows how motion tracked data in VR can be identifiable of specific users. The paper titled Personal identifiability of user tracking data during observation of 360-degree VR video was published in Scientific Reports on October 15th with authors including Mark Roman Miller, Fernanda Herrera, Hanseul Jun, James A. Landay & Jeremy N. Bailenson.