The Psychology of Esports Performance by Sharpe, Benjamin T.; Poulus, Dylan R.;

Rövid leírás:

This is the first book to focus on the psychology of esports and competitive gaming, bridging the gap between traditional sports psychology and the unique demands of digital competition.

Hosszú leírás:

This is the first book to focus on the psychology of esports and competitive gaming, bridging the gap between traditional sports psychology and the unique demands of digital competition. In doing so, it provides comprehensive insights into cognitive processes, motivation, personality traits, performance enhancement techniques, and the challenges faced by professional esports players.

The book is structured into three distinct sections, addressing the Foundations of Esports Psychology; Mental Optimization and Strategic Excellence; and Mental Health and Practical Applications. Featuring contributions from over 25 international experts, each chapter provides research insights and evidence-based strategies for competitive gaming environments. Topics include rapid decision-making in FPS/MOBA games, managing “always-on” training schedules, virtual team coordination, coping with online toxicity, and ethical considerations for young professionals. The book also emphasizes that esports requires distinct theoretical frameworks, rather than simply adapting traditional sports psychology.

Written accessibly whilst maintaining academic rigour, this is essential reading for sports psychologists, esports coaches, competitive gamers, researchers, students in sports psychology and esports management programmes, and organizations building sustainable gaming ecosystems that prioritize excellence and player well-being.

Tartalomjegyzék:

SECTION I

Foundations of Esports Psychology

1 Introduction to Esports Psychology

BENJAMIN T. SHARPE AND DYLAN R. POULUS

2 Cognitive Processes in Esports

NATÁLIA ZAKALSKI AND BENJAMIN T. SHARPE

3 Motivation and Goal Setting in Esports

EMMANUEL A. C. OBINE AND IAN TYNDALL

4 Expertise, Talent Identification, and Personal Traits in Esports

MARK J CAMPBELL, FAZILAT HOJAJI, SARAH C. CREGAN, AND ADAM J. TOTH

Mental Optimisation and Strategic Excellence in Esports

5 Decision-Making and Strategic Thinking in Esports

MICHAEL TROTTER, VIKTOR GREDIN, ERICA KLEINMANN, GUSTAF WADENHOLT, AND JOAR SVENNSON

6 Mental Skills Training in Esports

IVAN BONILLA, ADRIAN DIAZ-MORENO, CARLES VENTURA, AND ANDRÉS CHAMARRO

7 Performance Anxiety and Performing Under Pressure in Esports

BENJAMIN T. SHARPE, ISMAEL PEDRAZA-RAMIREZ, AND MACIEJ BEHNKE

8 Stress Management in Esports

OLIVER LEIS AND FRANZISKA LAUTENBACH

9 Team Dynamics and Communication in Esports

CAMERON VANLOO AND ZUZANNA HEJDUK-MOSTOWY

Mental Health, Behavioural Dynamics, and Practical Applications in Esports

10 Addiction, Burnout, and Depression in Esports

PHIL BIRCH, DYLAN R. POULUS, REBECCA WONG, BENJAMIN T. SHARPE, AND ATHEESHAAN ARUMUHAM

11 Psychological Impacts of Toxicity in Esports

MASON DREW, RACHEL KOWERT, OLIVER LEIS, AND DYLAN R. POULUS

12 Bridging the Gap: Applying Esports Psychology Research in Practice

GEORGE HORNE, RACHEL BURKILL, BERNADETTE RAMAKER, AND LAURA SWETTENHAM

13 Technology and Ethical Considerations in Esports

MATTHEW WELSH AND JONATHAN BRAIN

14 Future Considerations in Esports Psychology Practice and Research

JONATHAN BRAIN AND ALESSANDRO QUARTIROLI