Psychology of Esports Special Issue: A Catalyst for Change DOI
Benjamin T. Sharpe, Phil Birch

Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The special issue on “Psychology of Esports: Breakdown under Pressure” represents a significant advancement in understanding the psychological aspects competitive gaming. collected works explore diverse topics, including mental health, cognitive processes, performance factors, and practical applications esports. Key findings highlight high prevalence health issues among professional players, importance training visual attention, impact communication styles team performance. Theoretical frameworks are proposed for integrating psychology theories decision-making processes research also examines psychophysiological stress responses motivational influencing Challenges field identified, need more robust theoretical foundations, improved ecological validity, larger sample sizes. Future directions suggested, emphasizing longitudinal studies, cross-cultural perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches. underscores rapid growth esports as critical evidence-based practices to support well-being, athletes an evolving landscape.

Language: Английский

Psychology of Esports Special Issue: A Catalyst for Change DOI
Benjamin T. Sharpe, Phil Birch

Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The special issue on “Psychology of Esports: Breakdown under Pressure” represents a significant advancement in understanding the psychological aspects competitive gaming. collected works explore diverse topics, including mental health, cognitive processes, performance factors, and practical applications esports. Key findings highlight high prevalence health issues among professional players, importance training visual attention, impact communication styles team performance. Theoretical frameworks are proposed for integrating psychology theories decision-making processes research also examines psychophysiological stress responses motivational influencing Challenges field identified, need more robust theoretical foundations, improved ecological validity, larger sample sizes. Future directions suggested, emphasizing longitudinal studies, cross-cultural perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches. underscores rapid growth esports as critical evidence-based practices to support well-being, athletes an evolving landscape.

Language: Английский

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