Family Functioning and Factors in promoting Pro-players from Families in Thailand

Abstract

E-sports is a new type of sport. Racetracks, league competitions, and financial gain are all present. serious instruction in sportsmanship Additionally, the industry is expanding significantly on a global scale. Professional players are e-sports athletes. Not like other gamers That calls for aptitude, self-control, and practicing commitment. Every successful athlete has support from their families. As a result, family affects how children are raised. and encourage athletes. Objective to research the variables influencing e-sports athletes' performance. and establish policies for maximizing the athletic potential of Thai professional e-sports athletes. Methods The researcher chose to use qualitative phenomenological research. From interviews with 15 pro-players Families.

The research results show that most athletes grew up in families with very high levels of family function (Optimally Functional Families). Family level affects the type of games they compete in, as well as factors and obstacles that cause families to promote different types of athletes. Developing the athletic potential of e-sports athletes is not just about preparing the family alone. It is also necessary to develop and prepare the entire e-sports business ecosystem, which includes: Competitors or teams (Teams), game companies (Publishers), sports competitions (League), media (Media), audiences and fans (Fans), sports sponsors (Sponsor) and sports clubs (Clubs). All elements of the ecosystem support each other. In order for the study to cover all aspects, the next study should study all elements of the e-sports business ecosystem.