E-Sports players: emotional intelligence and decision making levels

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Behavioral Science
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• E-sports engagement is growing among adults.
• Understanding cognitive factors in e-sports decision-making is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and decision-making in e-sports participants.
• To explore how EI influences various aspects of decision-making within the e-sports context.

Main Methods:

• A sample of 385 e-sports enthusiasts (aged 18+) completed validated scales for emotional intelligence and decision-making.
• Data collected using an information form, the Melbourne Decision Making Scale, and the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale.

Main Results:

• A significant positive correlation was observed between higher emotional intelligence and better decision-making scores.
• Elevated EI was linked to increased decision-making self-esteem and adaptive decision-making, but paradoxically, negatively correlated with careful decision-making.
• Emotional regulation and evaluation abilities, enhanced by EI, positively influenced decision-making outcomes.

Conclusions:

• High emotional intelligence supports self-esteem and adaptive decision-making in e-sports players.
• A counterintuitive finding suggests EI may correlate with maladaptive decision-making styles and reduced carefulness.
• The study highlights the need for further investigation into the nuanced effects of EI on complex decision-making in e-sports.