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First published 2025-8

Technologies of the self (-deception): Confidence,optimism and effort of Chinese esports players

Zhongxuan Lin, Yifan Zhong, Yupei Zhao

European Journal of Cultural Studies

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First published 2025-8

From gamers to players: Chinese Generation Z's perspectives on minors dropping out of school to become professional esports players

Yuxin Luo, Lu Liu, Xianglin Luo [...]

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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First published 2020-7

Self-enterprising eSports: Meritocracy,precarity,and disposability of eSports players in China

Zhongxuan Lin, Yupei Zhao

International Journal of Cultural Studies

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First published 2023-01

Esports Players Are Less Extroverted and Conscientious than Athletes

Maciej Behnke, Michal M. Stefanczyk, Grzegorz Żurek [...]

Cyberpsychology,Behavior,and Social Networking

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First published 2023-10

eSports: Digital Games and Its Future From the Traditional Athletes’ and eSports Players’ Perspectives

Tuğçe Örsoğlu, Betül Yüzbaşıoğlu, Hacı Ahmet Pekel

Simulation & Gaming

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First published 2021-5

Identity transformation,stigma power,and mental wellbeing of Chinese eSports professional players

Yupei Zhao, Yimei Zhu

International Journal of Cultural Studies

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First published 2025-8

The construction of esports careers in France: Are there gender-based inequalities right from the start?

Julien Borkowski, Nicolas Besombes, Geneviève Cabagno

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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First published 2023-3

eSports Fan Identity Consumer and Live Game Watching Behavior: Professional Player Fan Identity Perspective

Jialing Zhang, C. Michael Hall, Myung Ja Kim

Journal of Smart Tourism

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First published 2026-2

Rethinking performance measurement in esports: How games shape coaching priorities for amateur player development

Maryam El Oraiby, Meltem Kiygi-Calli

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

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First published 2026-2

Social and Organizational Dynamics in Multiplayer Gaming: A Comparative Communication Analysis of Casual and Esports Players’ Interactions in “ Call of Duty: Warzone ”

Arianna Boldi, Marco Viola, Rosalba Rosato [...]

Cyberpsychology,Behavior,and Social Networking

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