ZOOM First Impressions

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Participants (random) will have a conversation with each other over zoom initially with their cameras off and then rate each other on attractiveness, first impressions, and self-esteem. Then both participants will turn their cameras back on and have another conversion and then again rate each other. The ratings are confidential and will not be shared with the other person. Two months later the participants will come to the study clinic office and have an in-person conversation with someone new and rate each other.

Official Title
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Effects of Video Conferencing on First Impressions and Attractiveness

Conditions
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Attractiveness, Self Esteem, First Impressions

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Attractiveness
* Behavioral: Self-Esteem
* Behavioral: Trustworthiness


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Males and females of ages 21-39. Subjects that understand the purpose and aspects of the study, freely sign the consent and complete the required treatment and follow up visit. Subjects must all be able to speak English fluently. Subjects must have access to video camera technology. Fully Vaccinated against covid-19 Exclusion Criteria: Participants younger than 21 or older than 40 will not be included. Subjects who are pregnant or nursing. Imprisoned populations. Subjects who are unable to travel to the clinic. Subjects that do not understand the purpose and aspects of the study, do not sign the consent and do not complete the required virtual session and follow-up visit will also be excluded. Any subject that is not fully vaccinated against covid-19

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 39 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Zoom meeting (camera off)<br>participants will be randomly assigned to a Zoom (San Jose, CA, USA) video conference meeting with another participant of the opposite gender | Behavioral: Attractiveness<br>* Visual attractiveness scale 0-7<br>Behavioral: Self-Esteem<br>* Self Esteem scale<br>Behavioral: Trustworthiness<br>* Trustworthiness scale 0-7<br>|
| Experimental: In person meeting (blindfolded)<br>Once all subjects have been selected and enrolled in the study, participants will be randomly assigned for an in-person meeting. | Behavioral: Attractiveness<br>* Visual attractiveness scale 0-7<br>Behavioral: Self-Esteem<br>* Self Esteem scale<br>Behavioral: Trustworthiness<br>* Trustworthiness scale 0-7<br>|
| Experimental: Zoom meeting (camera on)<br>participants will be randomly assigned to a Zoom (San Jose, CA, USA) video conference meeting with another participant of the opposite gender | Behavioral: Attractiveness<br>* Visual attractiveness scale 0-7<br>Behavioral: Self-Esteem<br>* Self Esteem scale<br>Behavioral: Trustworthiness<br>* Trustworthiness scale 0-7<br>|
| Experimental: In person meeting (no blindfold)<br>Once all subjects have been selected and enrolled in the study, participants will be randomly assigned for an in-person meeting. | Behavioral: Attractiveness<br>* Visual attractiveness scale 0-7<br>Behavioral: Self-Esteem<br>* Self Esteem scale<br>Behavioral: Trustworthiness<br>* Trustworthiness scale 0-7<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Impressions | The defined categories of first impressions include: Social skills, academic performance, dating success, occupational success, attractiveness, financial success, relationship success, and athletic success. The scale ranges from a score of 1 (less desirable) to 10 (most desirable). Scores closer to 10 signify a more positive outcome. | 8 weeks | 
| Trustworthiness scale | Scale 0 (disagree) - 7 (agree). Scores closer to 7 signify a more positive outcome. | 8 weeks | 
| Overall Attractiveness | Scale 0 (disagree) - 7 (agree). Scores closer to 7 signify a more positive outcome. | 8 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Self-Esteem | The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale is a 10-item self-report measure of global self-esteem. It consists of 10 statements related to overall feelings of self-worth or self-acceptance. The items are answered on a four-point scale ranging from strongly agree, agree, disagree, and strongly disagree. | 8 weeks |