Video Conference Fatigue Experiments

This project, funded by Cisco Research, focused on understanding video conferencing fatigue through neurophysiological experiments. In the post-pandemic world, hybrid work has become the norm, making online meetings an integral part of daily professional life. The study aimed to analyze how specific features of popular video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex), such as self-view on/off and user characteristics like gender influence mental fatigue. Neurophysiological data, including EEG, Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and Skin Conductance (SC), were collected from 32 participants. This data was used to develop a monitoring system that assesses user fatigue and evaluates how platform features affect users’ ability to restore attention.

Related Publications

1. Jin Xu, Eoin Whelan, Ann O'Brien, Denis O'Hora. "Does Self-View Mode Generate More Videoconferencing Fatigue in Women than Men? An Experiment Using EEG Signals" Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 2024. 📄

2. Jin Xu, Eoin Whelan, Ann O’Brien and Denis O’Hora . "Does Self-View Mode Generate Video Conferencing Fatigue? An Experiment Using EEG Signals" Information Systems and Neuroscience (NeuroIS 2023), 2024. 📄