Zooming In on Educator Well-Being: Exploring Behavior Attributes, Zoom Fatigue, and Burnout Dynamics

Abstract

The widespread use of video conferencing tools like Zoom has led to discussions on "Zoom fatigue" (ZF), a condition of exhaustion and burnout (BO) from prolonged platform use. While ZF is often viewed as a result, this study examines it as a potential cause of BO. Surveying 303 educators, we explore predictors of Zoom fatigue (ZF) and burnout (BO), focusing on workload, boredom proneness, and TechnoStress. Analysis using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) showed that WL, BP, and TS contribute to ZF. However, 10 and NT showed no significant impact, likely due to educators' professional nature. While ZF was linked to BO, TS had no direct connection, suggesting certain aspects of TS may not lead to BO. This opens new avenues for exploring the relationship between TS and BO.