Medical research: Are e-Sports really sports?

Scorza, Fúlvio A.; Fiorini, Ana Cláudia; Lima, Camila C de; Camilo, Nilton; Magro, Eliana P; Guimaraes, L.H.C.T.; Pavanelli, Claudio; Finsterer, Josef; Almeida, Antônio-Carlos G. de; Fonseca, Marcelo Cunio Machado; Fujita, Reginado R; Barros, Turibio L de; Scorza, Miguel M C; Moret, Marcelo A.; Teixeira-Machado, Lavínia; Arida, Ricardo Mário

doi:10.1016/j.clinsp.2023.100190

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“…Parallel with the popularity of these games has been the rise of eSports, which is the profession of playing video games competitively. These games range from sports simulators to shooting games [13]. Although many contest that eSports do not qualify as "actual" sport, some colleges are beginning to have eSports programs.…”

Section: Esportsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although many contest that eSports do not qualify as "actual" sport, some colleges are beginning to have eSports programs. Indeed, research has shown that eSports and traditional athletes display similar traits like pursuit of excellence and interpersonal competition [13]. Scorza et al [13] acknowledge that eSports should be considered a real sport, as they confer global health benefits, like improving blood pressure, and facilitating societal growth.…”

Section: Esportsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Indeed, research has shown that eSports and traditional athletes display similar traits like pursuit of excellence and interpersonal competition [13]. Scorza et al [13] acknowledge that eSports should be considered a real sport, as they confer global health benefits, like improving blood pressure, and facilitating societal growth. As such, eSports may be a legitimate outlet with positive effects for children, especially those that struggle with traditional sports.…”

Section: Esportsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Purpose of review The internet has changed the way children can work and play. With the preferences of the youth population constantly evolving, it is important that parents and pediatricians continue to be informed of the ways children spend their time on the internet. Online gaming continues to soar in popularity, as does school usage of educational platforms. Recent findings Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft are three examples of games that have widespread popularity among youth populations. Though none of the game are designed to display graphic violence, sexual content, or other features that could be considered off-limits for children, there still ways for children to exposed to inappropriate material or engage with strangers. The rise in popularity of eSports also reflects changing attitudes about the value of gaming. On the educational side, school-student platforms and powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more and more prevalent. Summary Parents should not simply know which games or educational tools their children are using, but understand them. This article seeks to provide some insight into popular games and platforms so that parents and pediatricians can make better decisions about what children access.

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Section: Esportsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Esportsmentioning

confidence: 99%