Esports motivations what's driving the fastest growing sports phenomenon? / edited by Lee K. Farquhar, Ryan Rogers.
| Other author | Farquhar, Lee K., 1980- |
| Other author | Rogers, Ryan. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, [2024] |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Emerging insights into esports and video games |
| Contents | Gamers...they're just like us!! a uses and gratifications approach to understanding the parasocial relationships between Esports competitors and their fans / Kenon A. Brown, Brett Sherrick, and Courteney Smith -- Development of a paying motivation scale for Esports consumption / Weiyue Chen and Lee K. Farquhar -- The rules of engagement : exploring regulatory influences on spectatorship / Ryan Tan -- Ggambling in Esports : its rise and impact / Alexander E. Carter -- Esports motivations through gaming history and technological development / Yuya Kiuchi -- Multiplayer support : applying elements of the dual social support model to Esports / Bryan M. Trude -- Collegiate Esports : pedagogy, concerns, and connection during the COVID crisis / Brian Petrotta -- Self-determination theory and achievement goal theory in Esports / Joar Svensson -- In the words of gamers : the mental health gratifications and consequences of video games / Scott Parrott. |
| Abstract | "This volume explores the many unique motivations driving the rapid growth of the esports industry from a variety of perspectives and theoretical vantage points. Contributors examine the traditions, cultures, expectations, and rituals that factor into decisions to play and watch esports"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Esports motivations Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, [2024] 9781666913576 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023057952 |
| ISBN | 9781666913583 (epub) |
| ISBN | (cloth) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |