Spectatorship in esports
The purpose of this study is to explore Spectatorship in Esports. This information is used for a master thesis in game development research. Only the relevant researcher will have access to this information. The form is anonymous and the responses will be kept private and secure. The collected information will not be used for any purpose other than the mentioned research purpose. Your participation is entirely voluntary and you may withdraw at any time. Thank you for your time.
Do you watch esports?
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Yes
No
I used to watch before, but no longer
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General Questions
Some general questions about esports and spectatorship
Which esports do you watch?
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MOBA games (League of Legends, Dota 2 etc.)
FPS games (Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Apex Legends, Rainbow Six Siege etc.)
RTS games (Starcraft 2, Age of Empires 2 etc.)
Fighting games (Street Fighter 6, Tekken 7 etc.)
Other
How often do you watch esports? How many hours per week?
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Less than an hour
1 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
More than 10 hours
When do you usually watch esports
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During leisure time
While commuting
At night before going to sleep
While doing household tasks like cooking, cleaning etc.
Other
How did you get into watching esports?
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On my own volition
A friend introduced me to it
Through the internet/ social media/ news
Other
Why do you watch esports?
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Social interactions
To learn and improve own skills
For entertainment
To support favorite players and/ or teams
Following a specific game/games
Interested in esports in general
Other
How often do you follow esports news?
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Every day
Every week
Every month
I don't follow esports news
Have you ever attended an esports event in person?
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Yes
No
What are your favorite aspects of watching esports live at the venue?
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The atmosphere
Seeing pros play in person
Meeting people (players, commentators, spectators)
Having a good time with friends and family
Live commentary/ play analysis/ statistical data etc.
I do not watch esports live in person
Other
What are your favorite aspects of watching esports online?
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Convenience, can watch anytime/anywhere I want
Live chat with other spectators
Online watch parties on Discord/ Twitch etc
Live commentary/ play analysis/ statistical data etc.
I do not watch esports online
Other
What are some issues you have faced while watching esports?
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Difficulty following the match
Lack of overview
Viewers are unable to control the camera
No access to in game stats about how the fight is going
Toxic fans/community
I have not faced any issues
Other
Are there any other issues you have faced while watching esports that are not in the previous list? What aspects of esports and watching esports do you dislike if any?
What features would you like to be added to esports and watching esports, if any?
Discuss a memorable event or moment while you were watching esports.
For those who used to watch esports before but no longer do, why did you stop?
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Demographics
Demographic information collected for the purpose of categorization
How old are you?
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Less than 13 years
Between 13 and 18 years
Between 19 and 25 years
Between 26 and 40 years
More than 40 years
Prefer not to say
What is your sex?
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Male
Female
Intersex
Prefer not to say
Would you be interested to participate in a short interview for some more questions on the subject? (The interview will be conducted in audio or text format and no data will be collected that could be used to identify you) If interested, please provide your email address.
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Thank you for your time.
Your input is appreciated.
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