Psychology says people who keep their cameras off in meetings may be doing this for a reason
Video calls create unique social pressures, leading many to turn off their cameras to avoid self-consciousness. Research reveals "mirror anxiety" from seeing oneself constantly on screen contributes significantly to fatigue, particularly for women and introverts. This fatigue is linked to increased self-focused attention and negative feelings, suggesting camera-off is often a coping mechanism, not disengagement.
Video calls create unique social pressures, leading many to turn off their cameras to avoid self-consciousness. Research reveals "mirror anxiety" from seeing oneself constantly on screen contributes significantly to fatigue, particularly for women and introverts. This fatigue is linked to increased self-focused attention and negative feelings, suggesting camera-off is often a coping mechanism, not disengagement.
