Psychological and Cognitive Effects of Esports Participation on Gamers
Ahanaonu, Nkemdirim Chibuisi (2025)
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2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052214445
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025052214445
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Esports is growing and attracting younger generations, becoming a new type of sport that competes with traditional sports such as football for fans, sponsors, and players. Unlike traditional sports, which focus on physical activity, esports mainly take place online. Players spend long hours in front of screens and often stay in one place. Most studies have examined either the benefits or the negative effects of esports on psychological and cognitive levels without combining both sides to understand its overall value. This study used a mix of interviews and surveys to explore the impact of esports on gamers' psychological and cognitive development.
The data was collected from 5 interviews and 180 survey responses. The results proved that the benefits of esports for gamers' mental and cognitive health outweigh the drawbacks if gamers use healthy gaming habits and coping strategies. About 66.1% of the survey participants, along with all interview respondents, recommended participation in esports for its psychological and cognitive benefits.
The data was collected from 5 interviews and 180 survey responses. The results proved that the benefits of esports for gamers' mental and cognitive health outweigh the drawbacks if gamers use healthy gaming habits and coping strategies. About 66.1% of the survey participants, along with all interview respondents, recommended participation in esports for its psychological and cognitive benefits.