Self-enterprising eSports: Meritocracy, precarity, and disposability of eSports players in China
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DOI: 10.1177/1367877920903437
Abstract: The emerging realm of eSports has become an inescapable part of overall sports and game culture. However, this study investigates eSports beyond sports and games, regarding it as a meta-change in the context of neoliberal… read more here.
Keywords: esports players; meritocracy; players china; precarity ... See more keywords
Safer esports for players, spectators, and bettors: Issues, challenges, and policy recommendations.
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DOI: 10.1556/2006.2023.00012
Abstract: The present paper provides an overview of the possible risks, harms, and challenges that might arise with the development of the esports field and pose a threat to professional esports players, spectators, bettors and videogame… read more here.
Keywords: bettors issues; safer esports; players spectators; spectators bettors ... See more keywords
Characteristics of the gut microbiome in esports players compared with those in physical education students and professional athletes
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1092846
Abstract: Introduction Esports is a category of competitive video games that, in many aspects, may be similar to traditional sports; however, the gut microbiota composition of players has not been yet studied. Materials and methods Here,… read more here.
Keywords: gut microbiota; professional athletes; education students; physical education ... See more keywords
Symptoms of Nomophobia, Psychological Aspects, Insomnia and Physical Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study of ESports Players in Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020257
Abstract: (1) Background: ESports is a new trend of sports, which has gained considerable popularity worldwide. There is a scarcity of evidence that focuses on the lifestyle of ESports players (eSP) particularly on symptoms of nomophobia,… read more here.
Keywords: physical activity; symptoms nomophobia; activity; anxiety ... See more keywords
Comparison of Psychological and Cognitive Characteristics between Professional Internet Game Players and Professional Baseball Players
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17134797
Abstract: The esports industry is increasing in popularity and is now played at the professional level. We hypothesized that esports players may have a significant advantage over the general population in terms of psychological and cognitive… read more here.
Keywords: esports players; psychological cognitive; baseball; professional baseball ... See more keywords
Health Consequences of Intensive E-Gaming: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031968
Abstract: The aim of this review is to examine the links among the different factors that determine harmful or even deadly events in professional and semiprofessional intensive Esports players. Cases of serious injuries or even death… read more here.
Keywords: health; review; health consequences; consequences intensive ... See more keywords
Nutrition Patterns of Polish Esports Players
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15010149
Abstract: The aim of this study was to quantify the dietary patterns (DPs) of Polish esports players aged 18–26 years. Data were obtained via questionnaires that assessed dietary habits and frequency of food consumption. Dietary patterns… read more here.
Keywords: patterns polish; food; nutrition patterns; polish esports ... See more keywords