W4: Shockley et al. (2021)

Question 1

Remote work

Answer 1

Became widespread due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Led to increased reliance on virtual meeting platforms

Question 2

“Virtual meeting fatigue”

Answer 2

Experienced by employees, despite shorter meeting durations. The underlying reasons are not well understood

Question 3

Paper’s purpose

Answer 3

Examines how camera use indirectly affects meeting performance, specifically voice and engagement. It also explores individuals differences such as gender as potential moderators. The paper aims to understand why meeting fatigue increased during COVID-19 despite a decrease in actual meeting time

Question 4

Self-presentation theory

Answer 4

Suggests that individuals strive to present themselves favourably in social interactions. Camera usage during virtual meetings heightens self-presentations demands, leading to increased cognitive load and fatigue. Moreover, fatigue resulting from camera usage may impact meeting performance indicators, such as voice and engagement, as self-presentation demands divert cognitive resources. Certain employees, such as women and those with lower organisational tenure, may experience heightened self-presentation costs, leading to increased fatigue