Psychology of Esports Special Issue: A Catalyst for Change
Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Язык: Английский
Esports Are Pretty Far From Bodhi Trees: Touch Grass for Performance and Well-Being
Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Nature
exposure
has
been
cross-culturally
linked
to
psychological
growth,
spiritual
awakening,
recovery,
and
relaxation.
Psychology
research
supports
this,
showing
that
nature
can
benefit
performance
well-being
through
improving
mindfulness,
sustained
attention,
connection
nature.
In
stark
contrast,
esports
environments
be
drab,
somber,
dark,
with
not
even
natural
light
permitted
within
the
context.
absence
of
in
psychology
or
practice,
we
draw
on
existing
educational
organizational
encourage
academics
psychologists
experiment
exposure,
adding
a
few
suggestions
guidelines
our
own.
By
bringing
life
into
environments,
look
sustainably
provide
competitive
edge
players
help
their
bloom.
Язык: Английский