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The Psychology of Esports Performance book cover

1st Edition

The Psychology of Esports Performance

Edited By Benjamin T. Sharpe, Dylan R. Poulus Copyright 2026
308 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

308 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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This is the first book to focus on the psychology of esports and competitive gaming, bridging the gap between traditional sports psychology and the unique demands of digital competition. In doing so, it provides comprehensive insights into cognitive processes, motivation, personality traits, performance enhancement techniques, and the challenges faced by professional esports players. The book... Read more

SECTION I

Foundations of Esports Psychology

1 Introduction to Esports Psychology

BENJAMIN T. SHARPE AND DYLAN R. POULUS

2 Cognitive Processes in Esports

NATÁLIA ZAKALSKI AND BENJAMIN T. SHARPE

3 Motivation and Goal Setting in Esports

EMMANUEL A. C. OBINE AND IAN TYNDALL

4 Expertise, Talent Identification, and Personal Traits in Esports

MARK J CAMPBELL, FAZILAT HOJAJI, SARAH C. CREGAN, AND ADAM J. TOTH

SECTION II

Mental Optimisation and Strategic Excellence in Esports

5 Decision-Making and Strategic Thinking in Esports

MICHAEL TROTTER, VIKTOR GREDIN, ERICA KLEINMANN, GUSTAF WADENHOLT, AND JOAR SVENNSON

6 Mental Skills Training in Esports

IVAN BONILLA, ADRIAN DIAZ-MORENO, CARLES VENTURA, AND ANDRÉS CHAMARRO

7 Performance Anxiety and Performing Under Pressure in Esports

BENJAMIN T. SHARPE, ISMAEL PEDRAZA-RAMIREZ, AND MACIEJ BEHNKE

8 Stress Management in Esports

OLIVER LEIS AND FRANZISKA LAUTENBACH

9 Team Dynamics and Communication in Esports

CAMERON VANLOO AND ZUZANNA HEJDUK-MOSTOWY

SECTION III

Mental Health, Behavioural Dynamics, and Practical Applications in Esports

10 Addiction, Burnout, and Depression in Esports

PHIL BIRCH, DYLAN R. POULUS, REBECCA WONG, BENJAMIN T. SHARPE, AND ATHEESHAAN ARUMUHAM

11 Psychological Impacts of Toxicity in Esports

MASON DREW, RACHEL KOWERT, OLIVER LEIS, AND DYLAN R. POULUS

12 Bridging the Gap: Applying Esports Psychology Research in Practice

GEORGE HORNE, RACHEL BURKILL, BERNADETTE RAMAKER, AND LAURA SWETTENHAM

13 Technology and Ethical Considerations in Esports

MATTHEW WELSH AND JONATHAN BRAIN

14 Future Considerations in Esports Psychology Practice and Research

JONATHAN BRAIN AND ALESSANDRO QUARTIROLI

Closing Remarks

Biography

Benjamin T. Sharpe is a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology, and Director of the Human Attention Laboratory, within the Institute of Psychology, Business, and Human Sciences at the University of Chichester, UK.

Dylan R. Poulus is a Senior Research Fellow at Movember, and a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Southern Cross University, Australia.

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