The psychophysiological status of e-athletes (a review)

  • O. V. Baiguzhina South Ural State University (76 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4292-321X baiguzhinaov@susu.ru
  • O. B. Nikolskaya South Ural State University of Humanities and Education (69 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4681-7695 nikolskayaob@cspu.ru
  • O. A. Komissarova South Ural State University of Humanities and Education (69 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4236-5940 komissarovaoa@cspu.ru
  • E. V. Perepelyukova South Ural State University of Humanities and Education (69 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5754-8670 perepeluk@cspu.ru
  • L. B. Fomina South Ural State University of Humanities and Education (69 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia) fominalb@cspu.ru
Keywords: e-sports, e-athletes, risk, health, psychophysiological status, sensorimotor reaction, mental disorder

Abstract

Background. The structure of e-sports tournaments is comparable to that of traditional sports, and, therefore, e-athletes also need scientifically based performance enhancement. However, the technological development of e-sports is faster than the requirements for e-athletes, including their states, skills, and abilities that are an integral part of their psychophysiological status. In the absence of adequate data on the characteristics of e-athletes, the negative effects of their training and competitive activities cannot be prevented effectively. Materials and methods. This paper presents a review of more than 60 foreign sources from PubMed. The keywords included the following: “e-sports”, “e-athletes”, “psychophysiological status”, “sensorimotor reaction”, “mental disorder”. Results: this literature review is structured and presented in sections that outline the clinical and physiological characteristics of e-sports. Additionally, it provides an analysis of factors that determine the functional fitness and psychophysiological status of e-athletes. The “mental disorders” section is comprehensively presented, allowing for the assessment of risks related to the cognitive and affective-emotional spheres of e-athletes. Conclusion: the paper offers insights into promising areas of research on the psychophysiological support of e-athletes during training and competitive activities. It delves into the simultaneous enhancement of cognitive abilities, psychomotor efficiency, and physical training, highlighting the need for a well-rounded approach to athlete development. Notably, significant efforts by psychologists and related specialists are aimed at the development of stress resistance in e-athletes and the prevention of mental disorders to improve professional performance.

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Author Biographies

O. V. Baiguzhina , South Ural State University (76 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia)

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher, Research Center for Sports Science, Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service

O. B. Nikolskaya , South Ural State University of Humanities and Education (69 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia)

Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Higher School of Physical Education and Sports

O. A. Komissarova , South Ural State University of Humanities and Education (69 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia)

Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Higher School of Physical Education and Sports

E. V. Perepelyukova , South Ural State University of Humanities and Education (69 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia)

Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education, Higher School of Physical Education and Sports

L. B. Fomina , South Ural State University of Humanities and Education (69 Lenin Ave., Chelyabinsk, 454080, Russia)

Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Higher School of Physical Education and Sports

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2023-12-31
How to Cite
Baiguzhina, O., Nikolskaya, O., Komissarova, O., Perepelyukova, E., & Fomina, L. (2023). The psychophysiological status of e-athletes (a review). Psychology. Psychophysiology, 16(4), 90-100. https://doi.org/10.14529/jpps230408
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Psychophysiology