Routledge Research Series in Esports and Video Gaming
About the Book Series
The Routledge Research Series in Esports and Video Gaming brings together cutting-edge work on the esports and video game industries and associated culture. Featuring leading international scholars, industry practitioners, and emerging voices, books in the series will help inform debate, highlight the latest topics and research trends, offer new insights and perspectives, and showcase the latest empirical evidence regarding esports and video gaming. This series is an invaluable resource for any student, researcher, instructor or industry professional working in esports or video gaming.
The Psychology of Esports Performance
1st Edition
Edited
By Benjamin T. Sharpe, Dylan R. Poulus
April 29, 2026
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, ...






