The Prevalence of Mental Ill Health in Elite Counter-Strike Athletes

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

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The present study provides a unique contribution to the literature by offering first examine prevalence of mental ill health and well-being professional Counter-Strike athletes. sample consisted 51 current professionals ( M age = 23.22, SD 4.7 years; male 48, female 3) representing 17.1% all registered professionals. An online questionnaire was administered via Qualtrics. We found that one quarter our reported moderately severe (15.7%) (9.8%) symptoms depression using Patient Health Questionnaire-9, over three quarters (82.4%) anxiety/depression General Questionnaire—short form-12, half (54.9%) psychological distress screener, nearly (72.5%) low Short Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale. Our findings suggest greater importance should be placed on screening intervention support both performance clinical practitioners facilitate within esports ecosystem.

Language: Английский

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Digital Challenges: Investigating Computer Vision Syndrome in Thai Esports Through a Case-Control Approach

Clinical Optometry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 16, P. 201 - 210

Published: July 1, 2024

Purpose: To determine the factors associated with eyestrain in esports athletes Bangkok compared controls. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between April June 2023, involving 160 male participants (aged 20– 35 years) who used digital devices, consisting of a control group. Data were collected using general information questionnaire, Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q), Depression anxiety stress scale-21 (DASS-21). Ophthalmic instruments for eye examinations by an optometrist. Results: Seventy-six showed significantly lower visual performance than controls logMAR acuity (p < 0.020), phoria 0.001), negative fusional vergence (blur, break, recovery) 0.012, p 0.004 0.039), positive 0.005, 0.001 0.005), monocular estimation method binocular accommodative facility 0.001). on risk CVS found that more likely to have Work environments high-intensity lighting increase low-intensity The use device > 4 h/day, having history alcohol consumption, increased 0.001, 0.023, 0.048). Conclusion: This experienced vision health problems, indicating need prevent caused devices. Keywords: athlete, eyestrain, CVS-Q,

Language: Английский

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Exploring Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Esports Players’ Wellbeing and Career Prospects

Computers in Human Behavior Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100589 - 100589

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Educational Needs of the Esports Industry: A Delphi Study

Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Although esports has grown significantly over the past decades with educational programs expanding globally, there is a lack of understanding specific areas where students in require development, including technical and interpersonal skills essential for success emerging disciplines. To identify these needs thereby inform future research programs, Delphi study global experts was conducted. Using an online survey, 25 prioritized based on existing suggest missing elements. Following this 20 joined panel discussions to discuss survey ranking reach consensus. The highlighted “Entrepreneurship Innovation,” “Sport Science Health,” “Esports Management Business” as top three needs. aspects such “Technology IT Skills,” “Broadcasting Journalism,” “Game Design Development” were ranked lower, panels stressed role every need identified within constant-changing environment, short- long-term findings underline necessity evidence-based support industry facilitate transition from education employment. Further needed adjust pathways keep up evolving industry.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Digital Marketing on the Esports Industry

Advances in human resources management and organizational development book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 581 - 602

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

This chapter aims to understand how Esports organizations can improve digital marketing strategies, considering the unique characteristics of this sector and importance maintaining solid relationships with target audience. The research was carried out using a mixed methodology, which included application quantitative evaluate behaviors fans qualitative literature review explore trends challenges in context. results show that esports audience consists predominantly young males, strong interest video games, technology pop culture. personalization focusing on platforms such as YouTube Twitch, well use promotions sweepstakes, proved essential for engagement. Although influencers has neutral perception, campaigns offer direct benefits, promotions, are more attractive.

Language: Английский

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The Psychology of Tilt: Understanding Tilt and Coping Strategies in Video Games

Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 25, 2025

The popularity of video games and esports has increased the demand for scientific research examining psychological factors associated with game performance. Tilt, a common term in gaming, is characterized by negative emotion decline tilt commonly used within gaming community, yet there lack from perspective. This article focuses on gaining insight gamers regarding their understanding experience using qualitative approach. Thematic analysis responses determined to be multifaceted, incorporating emotions behavior, hindering cognition, resulting poor in-game These results provide an important contribution our conceptual tilt, illuminating multitude involved antecedent factors, strategies deal tilt. study builds upon providing practical information psychologists identify, understand, effectively train players managing improving highlights need evidence-based tailored interventions centered reducing

Language: Английский

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Preliminary Insight on Cognitive Training for Improved Outcomes in Elite Female Esports Athletes

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

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Objective : To identify cognitive performance markers for esports athletes and evaluate the impact of targeted noncomputerized training on professional female players. Methods Study 1 compared male ( n = 26), subject team 5), other 12) first-person shooter players to areas interest. 2 involved a 5-month light board intervention with team. Cognitive was assessed pre- postintervention using nonparametric hypothesis tests. Results revealed differences primarily in action reprogramming tasks. In 2, significant improvements were observed overall task performance, particularly “no switch” p .010) “cue .004) trials. Conclusion Action tasks may be interest as marker player development. Targeted enhance these specific abilities athletes, potentially helping close gaps. Implications While promising, results necessitate further investigation larger sample sizes verify effects explore their sustainability. This study provides foundation developing tailored strategies promote gender equity esports.

Language: Английский

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Triple Bottom Line in Action: SAW Gaming Group's Sustainability Play

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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E-Sporcularda Uyku Düzeni ve Psikolojik Sağlık Arasındaki İlişki

Özgür Yayınları eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 30, 2024

E-sporcularda uyku düzeni ve psikolojik sağlık arasındaki ilişki, bu popülasyonun karşılaştığı benzersiz zorluklar nedeniyle önemli bir araştırma alanıdır. E-sporcular, antrenman rekabet programlarının talepleri genellikle düzensiz düzenleri yaşamaktadır. Araştırmalar, başarılı e-sporcuların daha uzun sürelerine iyi kalitesine sahip olduğunu, durumun başarısıyla doğrudan ilişkili olduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca, geleneksel sporlardan farklı olarak geç uykuya dalma kısa toplam süresi gibi olmayan özellikleri, kaygı ruh hali bozukluklarına yol açabilmektedir. Uyku eksikliği, depresyon sorunları artırarak, bilişsel işlevleri yarışma performansını olumsuz etkileyebilir. E-sporcuların düşük kalitesi yüksek seviyeleri bildirmeleri, alanda sorunlarının ele alınmasının önemini vurgulamaktadır. düzenlerini iyileştirmeye yönelik kronobiyolojik müdahaleler sağlığına stratejiler önerilmektedir. E-sporun hareketsiz doğası süreli ekran kullanımı, hem fiziksel de üzerinde ek riskler yaratır. E-spor organizasyonlarında sağlığına, bütüncül stratejilerine öncelik verilmesi, sporcuların genel iyilik hallerini artırarak sağlıklı ortamı sağlayabilir.

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Engellilerde Duyu Bütünleme

Özgür Yayınları eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 30, 2024

Engelli tanımına baktığımızda bireylerde doğum öncesi, esnasında ve sonrasında çeşitli nedenlerle ortaya çıkan noksanlıkların olma durumudur. Bu noksanlıklar yaşam becerileri konusunda zorluklar çıkarmaktadır. zorluklarda duyu bütünleme önemli bir faktör olarak yer almaktadır. bireylerin sahip oldukları farklılık gösterebildiği için her engelli birey gösterebilmektedir.

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