Synergistic fields: Unveiling the potential win-win relationship between esports performance and traditional sports participation.

ABSTRACT: This cross-sectional study investigated the association between participation in traditional sports and esports performance, analyzing data from 1,549 survey respondents, with a specific focus on 617 individuals assessed for their esports capabilities. The analysis suggests that participation in traditional sports is associated with enhanced performance in first-person shooters. However, no similar association was observed in multiplayer online battle arena games across various platforms. Furthermore, although no substantial link was found between overall gameplay duration and esports performance for the majority of the games examined, time spent playing Honor of Kings was significantly associated with improved in-game rankings, likely due to its unique matchmaking and rating system. The f

SUBMITTER: Tang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11318873 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature