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Esports Motivations
What's Driving the Fastest Growing Sports Phenomenon?
Lee K. Farquhar (Anthology Editor) , Ryan Rogers (Anthology Editor) , Kenon A. Brown (Contributor) , Alexander E. Carter (Contributor) , Weiyue Chen (Contributor) , Lee K. Farquhar (Contributor) , Yuya Kiuchi (Contributor) , Scott Parrott (Contributor) , Brian Petrotta (Contributor) , Ryan Rogers (Contributor) , Brett Sherrick (Contributor) , Courteney Smith (Contributor) , Joar Svensson (Contributor) , Ryan Tan (Contributor) , Bryan M. Trude (Contributor)
Esports Motivations
What's Driving the Fastest Growing Sports Phenomenon?
Lee K. Farquhar (Anthology Editor) , Ryan Rogers (Anthology Editor) , Kenon A. Brown (Contributor) , Alexander E. Carter (Contributor) , Weiyue Chen (Contributor) , Lee K. Farquhar (Contributor) , Yuya Kiuchi (Contributor) , Scott Parrott (Contributor) , Brian Petrotta (Contributor) , Ryan Rogers (Contributor) , Brett Sherrick (Contributor) , Courteney Smith (Contributor) , Joar Svensson (Contributor) , Ryan Tan (Contributor) , Bryan M. Trude (Contributor)
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Description
This edited volume explores the various and unique motivations driving the rapidly-growing esports industry, which attracts attention and financial investment from major sponsors, athletic organizations, and entertainment values. Contributors draw on a variety of perspectives and theoretical vantage points to examine the multitude of traditions, cultures, expectations, and rituals that different stakeholders factor into their motivation to play and watch esports. Scholars of media studies, game studies, communication, entertainment, and digital communities will find this volume of particular interest.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Gamers…They’re Just Like Us!! A Uses and Gratifications Approach to Understanding the Parasocial Relationships between Esports Competitors and their Fans
Chapter 2: Development of a Paying Motivation Scale for Esports Consumption
Chapter 3: The Rules of Engagement: Exploring Regulatory Influences on Spectatorship
Chapter 4: Gambling in Esports: Its Rise and Impact
Chapter 5: Esports Motivations through Gaming History and Technological Development
Chapter 6: Multiplayer Support: Applying Elements of the Dual Social Support Model to Esports
Chapter 7: Collegiate Esports: Pedagogy, Concerns, and Connection During the COVID Crisis
Chapter 8: Self-determination Theory and Achievement Goal Theory in Esports
Chapter 9: In the Words of Gamers: The Mental Health Gratifications and Consequences of Video Games
Product details
| Published | 14 Feb 2024 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 154 |
| ISBN | 9798216338543 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Illustrations | 2 Tables |
| Series | Emerging Insights into Esports |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Despite setbacks, esports and video game activities—with more than three billion estimated players—are more popular than ever. Expert examinations of topics including management, marketing, consumer behavior, legal, financial, gambling, and health and wellness are all needed, and this edited volume is timely and perfectly situated to uncover insights and nuances of the issues facing the video gaming and esports industry.
David P. Hedlund, St. John's University
























