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‘Interventions are needed’ to improve esports athletes’ quality of sleep and mental health, according to new UK study of student players

March 29, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Caster and Story Mob comms strategist Ceirnan ‘Excoundrel’ Lowe gets some shut-eye at a UK LAN a few years ago A new research study claims to be the first to provide evidence that stress can predict mental ill health in esport athletes. It found, unsurprisingly, that stress, sleep problems, burnout and social phobia anxiety may all adversely impact esports players’ mental health. The study – carried out by researchers from the University of Chichester in collaboration with the University of Winchester and King’s College London – surveyed 313 student esports players who play either CSGO, Valorant or Rainbow Six Siege….

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New pro player study explores stress and coping in League of Legends, and the idea of using ‘positive stress’ as a motivator to perform

March 16, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

A new piece of research has explored the impact of stress on League of Legends pro players, and the coping strategies they employ to handle them. The report, published by the International Journal of Esports, consists of interviews with 12 Master to Challenger players who earn their main source of income through competing in esports. They described experiencing stressors regarding competition in five main areas: performance expectations, internal evaluation, team issues, audience/social media and environmental constraints. Continue reading New pro player study explores stress and coping in League of Legends, and the idea of using ‘positive stress’ as a motivator…

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Three quarters of women disguise their gender to avoid sexual harassment when gaming online, while 25% stop playing due to abuse

March 8, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Three quarters (76%) of female gamers have disguised their gender while gaming, according to new research published on International Women’s Day 2022 today. FandomSpot.com, a platform for fandoms and online communities, surveyed 2,000 female gamers across the world to discover common behaviours of women whilst gaming. This followed the release of US statistics which found that women accounted for 45% of gamers in the US in 2021. Of those who have admitted to disguising their gender, it was revealed that 93% of women did so due to experiencing sexual harassment online. Continue reading Three quarters of women disguise their gender to…

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Almost 70% of UK parents believe esports can play a positive role in school, but only 32% are happy for their child to have a career in it, finds new education survey by Dell and Intel

February 2, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Parents in the UK are warming to the benefits of esports in general, but aren’t yet convinced of the career possibilities for their children. That’s according to new research from OnePoll, commissioned by Dell Technologies and Intel, which surveyed 1,500 UK parents with children who play esports and 500 financial decision makers in education such as headteachers, CIOs and department heads.  The results show that over two-thirds (69%) of UK parents believe esports allows their children to develop skills that they might not get through traditional education methods. Continue reading Almost 70% of UK parents believe esports can play a…

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CSGO found to be the most stress-relieving shooter, according to University of Leeds study on heart rates and blood pressure

December 2, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

For all its drama, smack-talking and screaming at LANs, Counter-Strike is apparently the most calming esports shooter out there. That’s according to a new study from human biology and psychology researchers at the University of Leeds, which investigated the physiological effects of stress related to gaming. The study by the UK university, commissioned by BetVictor, focused on popular FPS and battle royale games including Apex Legends, CSGO, Call of Duty Warzone and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). Continue reading CSGO found to be the most stress-relieving shooter, according to University of Leeds study on heart rates and blood pressure

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UK-based esports orgs and businesses raised a record £42m in funding in 2020 according to new report

July 29, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

UK-based esports organisations, startups and scaleup companies raised £42m in 2020, making it a record year for UK esports startups in terms of both the value and number of deals.  That’s according to new research published this week by Here East, the tech and innovation campus in London, and Beauhurst, a UK database for fast-growth companies. The pair claim to have analysed all investment data for British esports since 2011. Growing UK esports businesses have raised £138m over the last ten years, and the research has found that 61% (£85m) of that investment was secured in the last two years.  Continue…

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Older Brits turn to gaming to escape reality: Survey finds gamers aged 60+ play for over an hour a day on average

July 13, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

(Article contains affiliate gambling links. You must be aged 18 or over to gamble, please gamble responsibly) The nation’s over-60s are swapping knitting needles and gardening tools for mobile devices and gaming controllers as they look to tackle loneliness and improve their mental health, according to new research from energyhelpline.com. The UK’s older gamers now spend an average of eight hours gaming each week – just 45 minutes a week less than the nation’s youngest adult gamers (16-29-year-olds) on average. Continue reading Older Brits turn to gaming to escape reality: Survey finds gamers aged 60+ play for over an hour a…

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Dark Souls, Fall Guys and Mario Kart are the most stressful games you can play, according to a new study

November 15, 2020VG247

By Dom Peppiatt, Sunday, 15 November 2020 12:47 GMT A new set of scientific research identifies Dark Souls III, Fall Guys and Mario Kart as the most stressful experiences you endure whilst gaming.A new study, conducted by BonusFinder in collaboration with sports scientists and competitive gamers, discovered that the average players’ average heart rate increases the most whilst playing Dark Souls, but Fall Guys and Mario Kart – games supposedly aimed at the more casual side of the gaming market – also have a pretty significant impact.In the study, 14 players were asked to play 16 of the most popular…

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