Mapping the Nexus between Multiple Intelligences and Managerial Competency: A Systematic Review
Year: 2025
Type: review
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: This paper presents a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature examining the relationship between Multiple Intelligences (MI) and managerial competency over the past two and a half decades (1999–2025). Using a structured search strategy on Scopus and guided by the PRISMA framework, 48 relevant articles were identified and synthesized, with two additional ABDC-indexed papers added manually to capture recent contributions. Bibliometric and thematic analyses were used to explore publication trends, authorship networks, and emerging research themes. Findings reveal that while MI and managerial competencies have been widely studied in isolation, their integration remains significantly underrepresented, accounting for only ~0.015% of published research. Thematic synthesis identified four major clusters: educational practice and curriculum design, leadership development, psychological resilience and well-being, and theoretical consolidation. Recent empirical studies demonstrate a shift toward applying MI frameworks in management education and leadership training. This review highlights the need for interdisciplinary frameworks that integrate MI with emotional intelligence, mentoring, and digital support systems to foster sustainable leadership and holistic student development. Recommendations for future research include sector-specific validation studies and development of integrated competency models rooted in MI theory.
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413228307