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The Relevance of Visual Backgrounds in Video Conferencing in Professional Telework Contexts

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  • Stautner, Stefan

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The widespread adoption of telework has elevated video conferencing from a convenience to a core modality of professional communication. While bandwidth, audio quality, and participant engagement have often been at the forefront of discussion, the role of visual backgrounds—be they physical or virtual—warrants closer theoretical examination. This paper explores established frameworks from organizational psychology, media studies, communication theory, and critical theory to elucidate how backgrounds influence professional credibility, attention, privacy, and organizational culture in remote work settings. By drawing on symbolic interactionism, social presence theory, impression management, and insights from the Frankfurt School—particularly Walter Benjamin’s concept of “aura”—this study offers a theoretical roadmap for understanding how visual backgrounds can subtly shape professional perceptions, authenticity, and outcomes.

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  • Stautner, Stefan, 2025. "The Relevance of Visual Backgrounds in Video Conferencing in Professional Telework Contexts," OSF Preprints cyz3k, Center for Open Science.
    • Handle: RePEc:osf:osfxxx:cyz3k
    DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/cyz3k
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