eSPORTS AS A NEW PLAYGROUND

Abstract

With the emergence of digital media, traditional sport got computer platforms as a new kind of gaming space. eSports, as a modern form of gaming, has become an inevitable part of the digital game culture. The aim of this research is to determine if there is a connection between playing eSports video games and sport knowledge, competition skills, social interaction, skill building for problem solving and pleasurable stimulation which leads to emotional well-being. The survey encompassed 256 respondents who filled out a questionnaire that provided answers to questions that enabled us to look at the attitudes of respondents who were tested in relation to the hypotheses set out in this paper. The research has shown that respondents believe that this type of game and the amateur competition has a positive impact on players and helps them advance their knowledge of sports, cognitive skills for competition and socialization, as well as helps them to feel good in the role of players.

The societal impact of electronic sport: a scoping review

“…This can be fostered by attending live events or LAN-parties Jansz & Martens, 2005;Whalen, 2013), which also contribute to the findings that esport is a platform for socializing opportunities. This can occur in dedicated live events Jansz & Martens, 2005;McCauley et al, 2020;Whalen, 2013) or generally by engaging in the esport environment both online and offline (Baltezarević & Baltezarević, 2019;Fiskaali et al, 2020; Freeman & Wohn, Wohn & Freeman, 2020;Xiao, 2020). However, esport enthusiasts try to distinguish themselves based on the game they play (Karakus, 2015;, which results in tribal behavior among the different player bases (Hayday & Collison, 2020).…”

“…(3) Ethics and fair play. Specific ethics, norms, and codices such as fair play, sportsmanship, and respect for the opponent are crucial elements of esport (Baltezarević & Baltezarević, 2019;Brown et al, 2018;Martončik, 2015;Seo, 2016), although they can occur in distinguished manner compared to traditional sport (Whalen, 2013). This also expresses itself through the fact that esport players see themselves as athletes (Schaeperkoetter et al, 2017).…”

“…(4) Feel good and passion. Engaging in esport, both passive and active consumption, is seen as pleasureful and special experience by enthusiasts Martončik, 2015;Seo, 2016), raising wellbeing among peers (Baltezarević & Baltezarević, 2019;Fiskaali et al, 2020). Esport players show both obsessive (Macey & Hamari, 2018) and harmonious passion (Garcia-Lanzo & Chamarro, 2018;Lee et al, 2018;Pizzo et al, 2018;Seo, 2016) with the former predicting problematic gaming behavior and the latter being a protection from negative consequences (Bertran & Chamarro, 2016;Choi, 2019).…”

Development of 5 Cs Educational Value Scale for eSport Games

“…eSport players need to have clear strategies and tactics in order to surpass their opponents (Hallmann & Giel 2018). Baltezarević and Baltezarević (2019) pointed out that eSport-based games can provide highly adaptable and motivating methods, and can help players develop the abilities of thinking and competitiveness, social interaction, as well as cultivating problem-solving skills. Seo (2013) also suggested that eSport helps players develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.…”

“…eSport is regarded as a new research field of sports management, education and practice (Funk, 2017;Funk et al, 2018), and is defined as a physical activity in which people use information and communication technology development to train their intellectual or physical abilities (Wagner, 2006;Wood et al, 2019). eSport is a kind of game associated with training sports knowledge, game skills, social interaction and problem-solving skills (Baltezarević & Baltezarević, 2019;Egliston, 2016;Kauweloa & Winter, 2019;Sousa et al, 2020). In addition, eSport also includes training, reflex, intelligence, teamwork and other elements (Arnaud, 2010).…”