scholarly journals Motivational Profiling of League of Legends Players

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Brühlmann ◽  
Philipp Baumgartner ◽  
Günter Wallner ◽  
Simone Kriglstein ◽  
Elisa D Mekler
Keyword(s):  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Behavioral Game ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
And Performance ◽  
League Of Legends

Player motivation is a key research area within games research, with the aim of understanding how the motivation of players is related to their experience and behavior in the game. We present the results of a cross-sectional study with data from 750 players of League of Legends a popular Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game. Based on the motivational regulations posited by Self-Determination Theory and Latent Profile Analysis, we identify four distinct motivational profiles, which differ with regards to player experience and, to a lesser extent, in-game behavior. While the more self-determined profiles "Intrinsic'' and "Autonomous'' report mainly positive experience-related outcomes, a considerable part of the player base does not. Players of the "Amotivated'' and "External'' profile derive less enjoyment, experience more negative affect and tension, and score lower on vitality, indicating game engagement that is potentially detrimental to players' well-being. With regards to game metrics, minor differences in the rate of assists in unranked matches and performance indicators were observed between profiles. This strengthens the notion that differences in experiences are not necessarily reflected in differences in behavioral game metrics. Our findings provide insights into the interplay of player motivation, experience, and in-game behavior, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of player-computer interaction.

scholarly journals Quality of life evaluation of coinfected patients with HIV/tuberculosis in a hospital in northeast Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 0346
Author(s):  
Amanda D. SILVA ◽  
Thaylany C. AMORIM ◽  
Ádeny M. ARAGÃO ◽  
Maria J. IBAÑEZ ◽  
José A. FILHO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Evaluation ◽  
General Quality ◽  
And Performance

Objectives: To evaluate the quality of life of patients coinfected with HIV/tuberculosis and to understand their perception of their health. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a hospital in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Data were collected between November 2017 and April 2018 through interviews. The WHOQOL-HIV Bref instrument was used, obtaining the total score and performance in the domains: physical, psychological, level of independence, social relationships, environment, spirituality. Sociodemographic and clinical data from the Logistic Control System of Medicines (SICLOM®) were also collected through a questionnaire. Results: Twenty-six patients were interviewed, 76.9% were male, mostly heterosexual, single, 43.1% presented an advanced state of immune system compromise. 73.1% considered their health "good" or "very good" and 69.2% did not consider themselves sick. The general quality of life, score from zero (worst quality of life) to one hundred (best quality of life) obtained an average of 69.6 ± 9.1. In the domains, the worst average was obtained at the independence level (11.1 ± 2.6) and the highest scores were in the spirituality (15.5 ± 3.8) and psychological (15.3 ± 2.2) domains. Conclusions: The low level of independence and the unfavorable socioeconomic conditions were important aspects influencing in the quality of life of the studied population. Knowledge about the most affected domains in the quality of life allows the elaboration of clinical guidelines and public assistance policies that contribute to the well-being of these patients.

scholarly journals Children’s Internet Use Profiles in Relation to Behavioral Problems in Lithuania, Latvia, and Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8490
Author(s):  
Vilmantė Pakalniškienė ◽  
Roma Jusienė ◽  
Sandra B. Sebre ◽  
Jennifer Chun-Li Wu ◽  
Ilona Laurinaitytė
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Behavioral Difficulties ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sample Distribution ◽  
High Class

This study explored the profiles of elementary-school-aged children’s Internet use in relation to their emotional and behavioral problems. Participating in this cross-sectional study were 877 child–parent dyads from Latvia, Lithuania, and Taiwan. Children (8–10 years old) provided information on three variables: the amount of time they spent online, frequency of online activities, and knowledge of how to do things online. Latent profile analysis including these three variables provided a four-class solution for child Internet use. A comparison between Latvia, Lithuania, and Taiwan on the percentage of the sample distribution in each class showed that there was no difference between sites for the high class (high ratings on all three variables). The largest differences were for the low and average classes (low and average ratings on all three variables, namely, time online, frequency, and knowledge): the Lithuanian and Taiwanese samples were similar in that a higher percentage of each sample was in the low class, whereas the Latvian sample had children equally distributed between the low class and the average class. Analysis of the data from the entire sample for differences in parent-reported child behavioral difficulties suggested that children in the high class had an elevated level of behavioral problems and compulsive Internet use.

scholarly journals OPHTHALMOLOGIC EVALUATION IN PROFESSIONAL MALE SOCCER PLAYERS IN BRAZIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-298
Author(s):  
Aline Sutili Toledo ◽  
Gustavo Gonçalves Arliani ◽  
Paulo Henrique Schmidt Lara ◽  
Rodrigo Kallas Zogaib ◽  
Moisés Cohen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Lenses ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Ocular Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Sensitivity Evaluation ◽  
And Performance

ABSTRACT Introduction: Soccer is the most popular sport in Brazil and worldwide, but there is insufficient data on the eye health of soccer players, and eye conditions may affect the well-being and performance of these athletes. Objective: To perform an ocular evaluation of a representative sample of professional soccer players from Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted over four consecutive years (2009-2012) at a single professional soccer club in Brazil. The ophthalmology evaluation was performed by the same ophthalmologist in each sample. Prior to the ophthalmology evaluation, all participants filled out a questionnaire to provide the following demographic data: age, position, use of contact lenses or ophthalmic drugs, symptoms, previous ocular surgery, and date of the last ophthalmology evaluation. Visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP) and color vision were tested during the ophthalmologic examination, and ophthalmoscopy and biomicroscopy exams were performed. Results: One hundred and twenty bilateral ophthalmology evaluations were performed in 84 professional soccer players between 2009 and 2012. Pinguecula and pterygium were the most common conditions found in the athletes’ biomicroscopy exams, corresponding to 63% (38/60) and 17% (10/60) of abnormalities, respectively. In the contrast sensitivity evaluation, only one athlete was color blind. No significant associations were found between the position of the athlete and the results of the biomicroscopy and ophthalmoscopy exams. Conclusion: Despite the high prevalence of abnormalities found in the ophthalmology evaluation, most refractive abnormalities did not require correction, and the biomicroscopy abnormalities were mostly benign. Level III; Study of non-consecutive patients.

Work-to-Family Enrichment and Conflict Profiles: Job Characteristics and Employees’ Well-Being

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vânia Sofia Carvalho ◽  
Maria José Chambel
Keyword(s):  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Job Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Job Support ◽  
Family Balance ◽  
Work Family

AbstractThis article aims to analyze work-to-family conflict (WFC) and enrichment (WFE) profiles related to job characteristics and well-being at work and general well-being. A cross-sectional survey data of 1885 employees was analyzed. The Latent Profile Analysis revealed that the five-profile solution exhibited strong statistical significance (p > .001). ANCOVAs were performed to analyze the relationship of the identified profiles with job characteristics and well-being. Employees in the Beneficial profile had the best perception of job characteristics (lowest demands and the highest control and support) and the highest well-being, and those in the Harmful profile had the lowest job characteristics perceptions and the lowest well-being. Through a comparison of the Moderate Active profile and the Moderate Harmful profile, WFE was found to buffer the effects of the WFC on well-being at work (burnout; engagement) and on general well-being (i.e., health perceptions). The promotion of WFE through higher job autonomy, job support, and fewer demands is a crucial aspect to consider. This study helps to consolidate the work-family balance typology and its effects on employees’ well-being, and broadens this framework to consider job characteristics.

scholarly journals A Person-Centered Analysis of Motivation for Physical Activity and Perceived Neighborhood Environment in Residents of Assisted Living Facilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saengryeol Park ◽  
Nikos Ntoumanis ◽  
Sally A. M. Fenton ◽  
Andreas Stenling ◽  
Jet J. C. S. Veldhuijzen van Zanten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Assisted Living Facilities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Neighborhood Environment

This study sought to identify profiles of individual, social, and perceived neighborhood environmental correlates of physical activity (PA) and to explore differences between the identified profiles in PA. Residents of assisted living facilities ( N = 87, M age = 77.57 years) were recruited for the cross-sectional study. Participants reported their perceived support from important others for PA, basic psychological need satisfaction and motivation for PA, and perceived neighborhood environment around the assisted living facilities. Engagement in light PA and moderate-to-vigorous PA was measured by accelerometers over 1 week. We identified three profiles using latent profile analysis: ‘low self-determined and minimally supported', ‘moderately self-determined and supported', and ‘highly self-determined and supported'. Results showed participants in the highly self-determined and supported profile engaged in higher levels of light PA and moderate-to-vigorous PA than participants from other profiles. Findings showed perceptions of the neighborhood environment should be taken into account with motivation regarding PA.

scholarly journals A Person-Centered Approach to the Job Demands–Control Model: A Multifunctioning Test of Addictive and Buffer Hypotheses to Explain Burnout

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8871 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mafalda Gameiro ◽  
Maria José Chambel ◽  
Vânia Sofia Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Model ◽  
Job Control ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Contact Center ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Person Centered Approach

This study used a cross-sectional design and a person-centered approach in order to test the addictive and interactive strain hypotheses of Job Demands–Control Model to explain burnout. A large sample (n = 6357) of Portuguese workers (nurses, bank employees, retail traders, and contact center agents) was used. Through latent profile analysis (LPA), first latent profiles of demands and control were identified and then it was examined how these profiles differed in workplace well-being (engagement and burnout) through an ANCOVA. The four hypothesized profiles (i.e., “high-strain”, “low-Strain”, “passive”, and “active”) and one more profile denominated “moderate active”, emerged from LPA analysis. The hypotheses were supported in both addictive effects and interactive effects (buffer hypothesis), suggesting that the difficulty in finding consistent support for the buffer hypothesis might be related to the use of variable-centered approaches. Moreover, this reinforces that, in organizational practice, job control is a crucial characteristic to face job demands, as job control will buffer job demands’ harmful effects on workplace well-being.

scholarly journals ASSOCIATION OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND MENTAL TRAINING WITH PERFORMANCE IN ROAD RACES

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinícius Nagy Soares ◽  
Gabriela Kaiser Fullin Castanho ◽  
José Vitor Vieira Salgado ◽  
Paula Teixeira Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
Chip Technology ◽  
Recreational Runners ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Road Races

This study aimed to describe the psychological and nutritional aspects of runners and identify the association of mental training and dietary supplements with performance in road races. For this, a cross-sectional study was performed with 560 recreational runners, who participated in 2014 or 2015 Unicamp Running. The participants answered a Google Docs questionnaire about personal, emotional and nutritional aspects. A sub-sample of 302 runners was monitored using chip technology to identify the running time in 5 km and 10 km. The main motivations for the run were to improve health (73%), well-being (62,5%) and quality of life (57%). Approximately 34% consumed dietary supplements, among which 70.5% consumed proteins and 40.2% carbohydrates. The main motivations for this consumption were increased competitiveness (62.1%) and health (46.3%). There was no association between the consumption of dietary supplements and performance in road races. The participants who did mental training presented 2.5 to 2.3 times higher chance of better performance compared to the participants who did not do mental training (p=0.020 and 0.039, respectively). We hypothesized that dietary supplementation without nutritional follow-up does not offer sporting advantage and that mental training is associated with better performance in recreational runners. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0740/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Impact of Psychological Empowerment on Job Performance of Teachers: Mediating Role of Psychological Well-being.

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisar Ahmed ◽  
Beenish Malik
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: This study was carried out to investigate the impact of psychological empowerment and psychological well-being on the performance of teachers and to explore the effect of psychological well-being as a mediator between psychological empowerment and performance. Research Design/Methodology: Convenience sampling was used to collect data from 261 secondary school teachers through a survey questionnaire in this cross-sectional study. The collected data was statistically analyzed by using SPSS software 23. Coefficient correlation, multiple regression and mediation analyses were carried out in pursuance of study objectives. Findings: it was found that psychological empowerment and well-being were significantly and positively related to job performance of teachers. Moreover, results showed that psychological well-being partially mediated the relationship between psychological empowerment and well-being. Practical Implications: When teachers perceive higher level of psychological factors (viz. psychological empowerment & well-being), they perform better. Therefore, it is essential for administrators and executives to attend to psychological factors of teachers in order to increase their performance.

scholarly journals Profiling a Spectrum of Mental Job Demands and their Linkages to Employee Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-72
Author(s):  
Saija Mauno ◽  
Jaana Minkkinen
Keyword(s):  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Job Burnout ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Complex Spectrum ◽  
Negative Outcomes ◽  
Individual Variations ◽  
And Performance

Working life is becoming more mentally demanding and intense due to technological acceleration. The present study explored employees’ experiences of different mental job demands (MJDs) and their outcomes (job burnout, job performance, and meaning of work). We focused on intra- and inter-individual variations and possible harmful combinations of MJDs, which we explored via latent profile analysis (LPA). To identify harmful combinations of MJDs, we also investigated how the profiles of MJDs related to the outcomes of interest. The study was based on a diverse sample of Finnish employees (n = 4,583). LPA showed that both intra-individual and inter-individual variation characterized MJDs as we identified five latent profiles of MJDs. The most harmful profile, which predicted the most negative outcomes (particularly job burnout), was characterized by employees’ scoring high on all MJDs. A profile characterized by low learning demands and moderate level of other MJDs was also a harmful combination in terms of outcomes. In contrast, a profile characterized by moderate level of learning demands and low level of other MJDs did not relate to negative outcomes. Altogether, the findings suggest that different MJDs may co-occur implying risks to employee well-being and performance. However, MJDs simultaneously form a complex spectrum that may differ within and between individuals.

scholarly journals Economic Stress at Work: Its Impact over Absenteeism and Innovation

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5265
Author(s):  
Martin Sanchez-Gomez ◽  
Gabriele Giorgi ◽  
Georgia Libera Finstad ◽  
Federico Alessio ◽  
Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Economic Stress ◽  
Work Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Stress At Work ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Innovative Behaviors

Economic stress has been recognized as a major threat to the well-being and performance of workers, especially during times of global economic crisis. An interesting and relatively unexplored research topic concerns the associations between economic stress and employee job outcomes such as innovative behaviors, indispensable for business survival. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between economic stress, absenteeism and innovation. We considered both a direct and a mediation hypothesis and hypothesized that economic stress can have a negative influence on innovation directly and indirectly through increased absenteeism. A cross-sectional study was performed during 2018 and 2019 in an Italian food factory. A sample of 578 employees completed the Stress Questionnaire, the Janssen’s nine-item scale and a single-item regarding absenteeism. All relationships are supported by empirical data. As expected, the results indicated that economic stress is negatively related to innovation and positively related to absenteeism, which, in turn, plays a mediating role in the relationship between economic stress and innovative behavior. Herewith, those employees with higher levels of economic stress show higher levels of absenteeism contributing at the same time to a decrease in innovative behaviors. These findings show the importance of economic stress in understanding individual work outcomes and highlight the need to promote adequate intervention programs.

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