An exploratory study of proxemics and impression formation among video communication users

Abstract

This article aims to examine how proxemics affects interpersonal impression formation among video communication systems users. Ordinary video chat systems and the users tend to compensate directional information with verbal cues. Such unnatural way of communication might affect the speaker's impression. Our experimental results confirmed this phenomenon and interpersonal impression could be different between the party and the bystanders. We propose future design and usage of video communication systems based on our findings.