Video chatting and appearance satisfaction during <scp>COVID</scp>‐19: Appearance comparisons and self‐objectification as moderators

Pfund, Gabrielle N.; Hill, Patrick L.; Harriger, Jennifer A.

doi:10.1002/eat.23393

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“…That prolonged self-focus can produce negative emotions [14]." In a related study, Pfund and colleagues [15] investigated the relationships between remote meeting participation and self-image satisfaction. With a survey sample of 438 women, they found that respondents who engaged in more meeting participation reported lower levels of face and body satisfaction.…”

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What do Users Actually Look at During ‘Zoom’ Meetings? Discovery Research on Attention, Gender and Distraction Effects

George¹,

Mirsadikov²,

Nabors³

et al. 2022

Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

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During the pandemic, mandatory shutdowns of schools and businesses forced people to communicate almost exclusively through computer-based video communications tools. The transition brought challenges, as users adjusted to the new environment, wading through various distractions, all the while learning the technology on the go. The existing research into Zoom meetings says little about what users actually observe during these meetings. This discovery-based study explores what users attend to in remote meetings by employing eye tracking technology. Study participants joined an interactive meeting and thenwatched a recorded Zoom video. We found that participants do pay attention to others in the meetings, and their gaze patterns differ between small and large groups. For small groups, they look away from the screen about one-third of the time. They look at their own video, but women look at themselves more than men. Participants notice distractions but spend little time looking at them.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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What do Users Actually Look at During ‘Zoom’ Meetings? Discovery Research on Attention, Gender and Distraction Effects

George¹,

Mirsadikov²,

Nabors³

et al. 2022

Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences

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“…Self-image: The pre-post-pandemic change may respond to the greater exposure to body and appearance issues. Looking at their own faces in virtual platforms all the time resembles a "mirror" on screen, allowing them to inspect their appearance simultaneously [34]. The zoom effect caused by videoconferencing systems raises body image concerns were associated with self-focused attention and with increased concern about appearance and how to change it due to time spent on video calls [35].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The zoom effect caused by videoconferencing systems raises body image concerns were associated with self-focused attention and with increased concern about appearance and how to change it due to time spent on video calls [35]. Looking at oneself during video chatting is associated with self-objectification and appearance comparison on face satisfaction and body satisfaction [34]. Also, exposure to weight-stigmatizing content on social media increased during the pandemic among adolescents [36].…”

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“…Also, exposure to weight-stigmatizing content on social media increased during the pandemic among adolescents [36]. Using hide self-view on videoconferencing systems and "touch up" features can increase bodily discomfort by having an ideal image on the screen [35,34]. Furthermore, daily routine disruptions, increased snacking and the lack of outdoor activities may raise weight and shape concerns [37].…”

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Natural Language Processing Of Helpline Chat Data Before And During The Pandemic Revealed Significant Decrease In Self-image Appreciation And Changes In Other Traits

Raveau¹,

Goñi²,

Rodríguez³

et al. 2022

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During the last two years the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world population in several ways. An important increase in mental health problems is a consequence of this pandemic that is ubiquitous worldwide. In this work we study the effect of the pandemic on the mental health of a population of teenagers and youth based on the analysis of natural language processing, machine learning algorithms and expert knowledge. The data analysed was obtained from a chat helpline called Safe time from theIt Get’s Better Foundation in Chile. The data consists of 10,986 conversations gathered from 2018 until 2020 between volunteers from the foundation and users of the platform. We compared the conversationsbefore and during the pandemic in terms of their thematic content. Our analysis found: a significantdecrease in self-image appreciation during the pandemic; a significant decrease in the quality of personalrelationships during the pandemic, and a significant increase of performance appreciation.

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“…Because biomedical and surgical interventions are often longer-term treatment goals for TGD patients, health service psychologists should focus on identifying behavioral strategies that can be immediately implemented during the telepsychology encounter to help manage or alleviate voice- or appearance-related distress. One initial strategy used in video visits has been to have TGD patients close their video self-view during a telepsychology encounter (Pfund et al, 2020 ; Warnock-Parkes et al, 2020 ). It may be appropriate to allow a TGD patient to turn off their camera function entirely in some situations.…”

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Gender-Affirming Telepsychology During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Adult Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations

Pankey

Heredia²,

Vencill³

et al. 2021

J Health Serv Psychol

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The implementation of telepsychology soared in response to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For most health service psychologists, this surge preceded formal training in telepsychology. Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals reported significant vulnerabilities and health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure the health and well-being of adult transgender and gender diverse individuals during the COVD-19 pandemic and beyond, it is critical to promote the delivery of gender-affirming telepsychology. This article highlights clinical issues observed by health service psychologists at a high-volume gender clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors provide anticipatory guidance and recommendations to promote gender-affirming telepsychology.

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Video chatting and appearance satisfaction during COVID‐19: Appearance comparisons and self‐objectification as moderators

Cited by 49 publications

References 21 publications

What do Users Actually Look at During ‘Zoom’ Meetings? Discovery Research on Attention, Gender and Distraction Effects

What do Users Actually Look at During ‘Zoom’ Meetings? Discovery Research on Attention, Gender and Distraction Effects

Natural Language Processing Of Helpline Chat Data Before And During The Pandemic Revealed Significant Decrease In Self-image Appreciation And Changes In Other Traits

Gender-Affirming Telepsychology During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Adult Transgender and Gender Diverse Populations

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