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Playing with Emotions: A Systematic Review Examining Emotions and Emotion Regulation in Esports Performance

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Nicole A. Beres,

Madison Klarkowski,

Regan L. MandrykAuthors Info & Claims

Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, Volume 7, Issue CHI PLAY

Article No.: 395, Pages 558 - 587

https://doi.org/10.1145/3611041

Published: 04 October 2023 Publication History

Abstract

The massive growth of esports has vitalized the need to study human performance in competitive video gaming. The pressure of competitive play elicits a range of emotional experiences, which can affect players during and beyond a gaming session. In this work, we review the state of the literature concerning the role emotions play in esports performance as well as highlight coping strategies players use to regulate emotions during competitive play. We review the findings of N=32 peer-reviewed articles pertaining to emotions and esports, finding that the emotional experiences elicited by competitive play affect esports performance. In response, players attempt to regulate their emotions to maintain performance; however, efforts to do so vary, as they currently lack effective coping strategies. Lastly, we review the potential of technical interventions in esports training for improving emotion regulation among players. Our findings support knowledge development in esports, and present avenues towards promoting the emotional wellbeing of competitive gamers.

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