How passion and personality impact the ranking of League of Legends players
Keywords:
Passion, Personality, Sports psychology, Video gamesAbstract
Objective
The present study aims to identify how personality factors and passion for the act of playing impact the improvement or worsening of performance in the League of Legends players.
Method
The survey included 335 players, over 18 years old, who answered an online questionnaire containing questions about player profile, as well as the Reduced Personality Markers (MR-25) and Passion for the Activity Scale. Correlational analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used in the study.
Results
The results of the correlations indicated positive associations between passion criteria, harmonious passion, conscientiousness, and socialization with performance, and negative associations with neuroticism between seasons 8 and 10.
Conclusion
The multiple linear regression analysis resulted in the construction of a model capable of explaining 22.6% of the variance in performance between seasons, and that consolidated socialization and neuroticism as important elements for performance, as well as passion for the game.
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