The Impact of Esports on the Development of 21st Century Skills and Academic Performance for Youths

Esports, a rapidly growing industry valued at billions globally, has become a significant social and educational phenomenon. The study reviewed existing literature to examine how participation in Esports fosters critical 21st-century skills—specifically cognitive and metacognitive abilities, cooperation and collaboration, communication, and personal and social responsibility—while also assessing its mixed effects on academic outcomes.