The influence of an esports-adapted coping effectiveness training (E-CET) on resilience, mental health, and subjective performance among elite league of Legends players: A pilot study

Poulus, Dylan R.; Bennett, Kyle JM.; Swann, Christian; Moyle, Gene M.; Polman, Remco CJ.

doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102510

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“…For example, early intervention focused on health education and sleep intervention is recommended to counteract the impact of gaming culture on maladaptive sleep and daytime habits (Bonnar et al, 2019). Coping effectiveness training programs tailored to the esports context may help e'athletes manage their experienced demands and strengthen their resilience (Poulus et al, 2023). Finally, mental health literacy interventions may focus on increasing awareness of mental health in e'athletes (Breslin et al, 2022).…”

Section: Mental Health Support Systems In Esportsmentioning

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Promoting mental health in esports

Kegelaers,

Trotter,

Watson

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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There is growing recognition of the demands and health challenges experienced by esports athletes. The purpose of this perspective paper is to draw specific attention to the mental health of competitive gamers and spur on both future research and applied initiatives focussing on this important but under-addressed topic. We will briefly discuss the prevalence of mental health concerns, domain-specific stressors, and the need for comprehensive mental health support systems tailored to the esports context. It is our hope that, with this perspective paper, we can help set a new research agenda addressing mental health in esports.

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confidence: 99%

Promoting mental health in esports

Kegelaers,

Trotter,

Watson

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…Providing clear cut-off scores for the ABO-S will help esports players, coaches, and support staff better identify players with medium or high-risk burnout. Furthermore, with new esports mental health interventions being piloted (see Poulus et al, 2023), having relevant cut-off scores for mental health indices in esports samples is becoming increasingly important.…”

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Burnout in esports: An Item Response Theory examination of the Athlete Burnout Scale

Poulus,

Isoard-Gautheur,

Zarate

et al. 2024

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Athlete burnout is increasingly reported as impacting esports players' wellbeing and performance. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Athlete Burnout Scale (ABO-S) within esports. Specifically focusing on item discrimination and difficulty parameters to establish optimal raw cut-off scores indicating levels of burnout risk among esports players. Participants were 453 English-speaking adult esports players who ranked in the top 40% of one of seven major esports. The sample included 372 males, 74 females, and seven nonbinary participants who represented 66 countries. Item Response Theory analysis, including Rasch and Graded Response Model, was used to examine the ABO-S's psychometric properties. The GRM provided a superior fit, with all items showing sufficient discrimination and difficulty levels. Items related to feeling wearied, lacking energy, and feeling physically drained demonstrated high levels of information and reliability across a range of burnout levels. A provisional diagnostic cut-off point of ≥ 63 (+2SD) was established, indicating a high risk of burnout, with 2% of participants exceeding this threshold. Furthermore, raw total burnout scores of ≥47 (+0.5SD) and 52 (+1SD) were also identified. The ABO-S is a robust instrument for assessing burnout in esports players, with specific items effectively identifying varying levels of burnout. The establishment of cut-off scores aids in identifying players at high risk of burnout, contributing to better support and intervention strategies in the esports community. These findings further the understanding of burnout in esports, highlighting the scale's utility in monitoring and addressing player wellbeing.

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“…For instance, Sharpe et al (2024) specifically delved into the impact of psychological pressure within the context of a competitive shooter. Their work not only examined the effects but also proposed avenues for future research aimed at developing interventions to alleviate the adverse consequences associated with negative perceptions of pressure (see Poulus et al, 2023, for an example intervention). However, it is crucial to recognize the diversity across video game genres.…”

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Investigating Psychological Disparities Across Gamers: A Genre-Based Study

Griffith,

Sharpe

2024

Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports

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Objective: While video games have become a widespread form of entertainment, the exploration of their relationship with psychological factors remains relatively limited. The primary aim of this study was to examine potential disparities in levels of everyday stress, perceived stress, and positive mental health among individuals involved in three distinct video game genres: horror, competitive shooters, and sandbox. Although the study maintains an exploratory nature, we anticipated the emergence of significant differences between these genres. Method: A total of 54 participants were recruited, queried about their primarily favored video game genre, and then asked to complete an online survey consisting of three questionnaires, each corresponding to one of the dependent variables. Results: Three 1 × 3 between-subject analyses of variance indicated that levels of everyday and perceived stress were notably higher in the competitive shooter gamers, with sandbox gamers having the lowest levels. No significant differences were observed for levels of positive mental health. Conclusions: It is possible that competitive shooters either elevate everyday and perceived stress levels in individuals, or that already-stressed gamers are drawn to this genre. Finally, the absence of significant variations in levels of positive mental health across genres suggests that individuals may simply choose to play whichever game aligns with their personal sources of enjoyment.

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The influence of an esports-adapted coping effectiveness training (E-CET) on resilience, mental health, and subjective performance among elite league of Legends players: A pilot study

Cited by 13 publications

References 37 publications

Promoting mental health in esports

Promoting mental health in esports

Burnout in esports: An Item Response Theory examination of the Athlete Burnout Scale

Investigating Psychological Disparities Across Gamers: A Genre-Based Study

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