Coping With Stress and Burnout Associated With Telecommunication and Online Learning

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted the field of telecommunication. It increased the use of media applications that enable teleconferencing, telecommuting, online learning, and social relations. Prolonged time facing screens, tablets, and smart devices increases stress and anxiety. Mental health stressors associated with telecommunication can add to other stressors related to quarantine time and lockdown to eventually lead to exhaustion and burnout. In this review, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on communication and education are explored. In addition, the relationship between prolonged exposure to digital devices and mental health is studied. Finally, coping strategies are offered to help relieve the tele-burdens of pandemics.

Effect of Face Masks on Interpersonal Communication During the COVID-19 Pandemic

“…Technological advancements can play a central role in facilitating live connections and interactions between individuals ( 24 ). Telecommunication via Skype, Zoom, Facetime, and Cisco Webex was key in keeping the educational, economic, and health sectors alive during the outbreak.…”

Remote Collaboration in Higher Game Development Education. Online Practices and Learning Processes of Students Between Professional Routines and Psychosocial Challenges

“…However, a lot of students struggled with psychosocial challenges which may not only stem from the remote work setting as such, but also from the special situation during the pandemic and logdown (e.g. Marston et al, 2020;Mheidly et al, 2020). As a matter of fact, the present study cannot clearly differentiate between both (interconnected) reasons, i.e., cannot finally identify the causality of students' struggles.…”

“…In addition, it must be taken into account that online learning and remote work as such can be linked to stress and communication issues (e.g. Mheidly et al, 2020).…”

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“…With all kinds of travel (both business and tourist) being stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telecommunications being rolled out on a large scale, and companies trying to cut costs and balance their budgets, many experts believe that business travel as we know it will be a thing of the past (Urazbaeva et al, 2020;Mheidly et al, 2020). The combination of changing consumer preferences, the rise of mobile devices and the advent of video meetings will permanently reduce the volume of business travel and limit its use for the foreseeable future.…”