ArticleBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2025
E-Sports players: emotional intelligence and decision making levels.
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to examine the effect of emotional intelligence levels on decision-making among individuals interested in e-sports. The population consisted of individuals aged 18 and over who are interested in e-sports.
methodThe research sample included 385 participants (178 women and 207 men; Age Average = 21.41 ± 3.24). The study utilized a 20-question information form, the Melbourne Decision Making Scale, and the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale to collect data.
resultsA statistically significant relationship was found between participants' emotional intelligence scores and their decision-making scores. Higher emotional intelligence scores were associated with increased self-esteem in decision-making and improvements in various decision-making sub-dimensions; however, a negative relationship was found with careful decision-making. High emotional intelligence positively influenced the ability to use and evaluate emotions and maintain emotional control, which in turn positively affected decision-making.
conclusionThe findings indicated that high emotional intelligence contributes positively to self-esteem and certain adaptive aspects of decision-making. However, a paradoxical pattern emerged: while emotional intelligence was positively related to maladaptive decision-making styles, it showed a negative association with careful and rational decision-making. These results suggest that emotional intelligence, although generally regarded as a protective factor, may also foster overconfidence or reliance on intuition in complex decision-making contexts. While some findings aligned with previous literature, the counterintuitive results highlight the need for further research to explore the mechanisms underlying these relationships in the specific context of e-sports.
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