Young-Vin Kim1, Hyunkyun Ahn2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.9, pp. 1301-1334, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.068251
- 30 September 2025
Abstract Objectives: Recently, the global esports industry has experienced remarkable growth, leading to an expansion in the scale and influence of professional player communities. However, despite this outward growth, systems to protect players’ mental health remain inadequate. Comprehensive analysis of structural risk factors, including performance pressure, public evaluation, and career instability, remains insufficient. This study, aimed to explore stressors encountered by esports athletes, coping strategies, and the role of social support systems in safeguarding mental health. Using the transactional model of stress and coping, the job demands–resources model, and social support theory, the study adopts an… More >