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Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise

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Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise

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This study examined the relationship between digital gaming motivation andmperceived fatigue among esports-oriented gamers and the moderating role of regular physical exercise. Using a cross-sectional design, 214 individuals recruited from an online esports community participated. Data were collected using the Digital Gaming Motivation Scale, the Perceived Physical and Cognitive Fatigue Scale, and a demographic form. Pearson correlation, hierarchical regression, and moderation analyses were performed. Gaming motivation was positively associated with fatigue (r = .58, p < .01), whereas regular physical exercise was negatively associated with fatigue (r = −.35, p < .01). The Gaming Motivation × Physical Exercise interaction was significant (β = −.18, p = .001), indicating a weaker motivation–fatigue association among regular exercisers. Longer sleep duration predicted lower fatigue (β = −.17, p < .001), whereas longer gaming duration predicted higher fatigue (β = .19, p < .001). Success and revitalization was the strongest motivational predictor of fatigue (β = .29, p < .001). Regular exercisers also reported lower total fatigue than non-exercisers, t(212) = 5.44, p < .001. Overall, regular physical exercise was associated with lower fatigue and moderated the motivation–fatigue relationship.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Cognitive fatigue, esports, moderation analysis, sedentary behavior, sleep duration

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Bozyılan, E. (2026). Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, 13, 1-15. https://izlik.org/JA52BL57SD
AMA
1.Bozyılan E. Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise. İÜBSBD. 2026;13:1-15. https://izlik.org/JA52BL57SD
Chicago
Bozyılan, Eren. 2026. “Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise”. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 13 (Ekim): 1-15. https://izlik.org/JA52BL57SD.
EndNote
Bozyılan E (01 Ekim 2026) Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 13 1–15.
IEEE
[1]E. Bozyılan, “Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise”, İÜBSBD, c. 13, ss. 1–15, Eki. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA52BL57SD
ISNAD
Bozyılan, Eren. “Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise”. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 13 (01 Ekim 2026): 1-15. https://izlik.org/JA52BL57SD.
JAMA
1.Bozyılan E. Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise. İÜBSBD. 2026;13:1–15.
MLA
Bozyılan, Eren. “Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise”. İnönü Üniversitesi Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, c. 13, Ekim 2026, ss. 1-15, https://izlik.org/JA52BL57SD.
Vancouver
1.Eren Bozyılan. Digital Gaming Motivation and Fatigue in Esports: Moderating Role of Physical Exercise. İÜBSBD [Internet]. 01 Ekim 2026;13:1-15. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA52BL57SD