Unveiled: The Impact on Body and Mind as You Engage in FIFA Gaming Sessions
A recent study conducted by Dr Andrea Utley, a Reader in Motor Control and Development at the University of Leeds, has shed light on the unexpected effects of playing FIFA 22 on players' heart rates, anxiety levels, and stress.
The study, which focused on the state anxiety aspect, recruited 10 participants and analyzed a minimum of 10 games for each participant under three playing conditions: against the computer, against a known player, and against a random online player.
Interestingly, the study found that despite the surge in emotional activity, such as feelings of anger reported by players, stress and anxiety levels decreased for participants across the board, pre and post all conditions.
In games against unknown opponents, participants' heart rates were elevated even before they started playing, and remained elevated post-game. Systolic blood pressure saw a more significant rise after playing against an unknown player. Heart rate spikes from scoring were much greater in games against unknown opponents, approaching up to 140 beats per minute. heart rate would remain elevated for the rest of the game after a goal from the unknown opposition.
The study also revealed that aspects of play that participants felt were unfair and the opposition scoring contributed to their feelings of anger. Messages from other players also caused surges of emotion, but players overall felt the game was a good way of relaxing.
Perhaps surprisingly, the study found that FIFA, despite being known for inducing "FIFA Rage", can actually reduce the players' perception of stress and anxiety.
The study by the University of Leeds aimed to investigate the physiological and psychological responses of frequent FIFA players. Each game session lasted between 10 to 12 minutes, and heart rate and blood pressure measurements were taken before and after each session.
Playing FIFA can contribute to a weekly cardiovascular workout when playing against an unknown opponent, with participants' heart rates remaining elevated for the duration of the game once the opposition scored.
It's important to note that the University of Leeds has not been referenced in the available search results regarding the impact of playing FIFA on heart rate, anxiety levels, and stress in players. The search results focus mainly on climate-related challenges and health risks for athletes at FIFA World Cup events, such as heat stress and air quality concerns.
In conclusion, the study by Dr Utley at the University of Leeds provides insight into the unexpected benefits of playing FIFA 22, revealing that despite the emotional rollercoaster it can induce, it may actually help reduce stress and anxiety levels for frequent players. FIFA 22 is set to be released on October 1, or earlier for EA Play members.
- The study by Dr Andrea Utley at the University of Leeds suggests that FIFA 22, known for inducing "FIFA Rage," might surprisingly help decrease players' perceived stress and anxiety levels, revealing unexpected benefits of the game.
- Playing FIFA against unknown opponents can contribute to a weekly cardiovascular workout, with participants' heart rates remaining elevated for the duration of the game once the opposition scores.
- The study investigates the physiological and psychological responses of frequent FIFA players, finding that aspects of play that participants felt were unfair and the opposition scoring contribute to their feelings of anger, but overall, players view the game as a good way of relaxing.
- Although the University of Leeds' study on the impact of playing FIFA on heart rate, anxiety levels, and stress in players has not been referenced in search results related to climate-related challenges and health risks for athletes at FIFA World Cup events, the study sheds light on the unexpected benefits of playing FIFA 22.
