Integrative Insights into Rational and Intuitive Decision-Making: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review

Abstract

Decision-making processes integrate both rational and intuitive approaches, crucial across disciplines like management, psychology, and neuroscience. This study systematically reviews 152 eligible studies using PRISMA 2020 methodology, examining key theoretical frameworks. Single-process approaches highlight structured, logical analysis, while dual-process theories differentiate deliberate rationality from intuition. Emerging multidimensional perspectives frame intuition as a complex construct encompassing emotional, experiential, and holistic
mechanisms.The review proposes an integrated framework with 12 dimensions, including analytical, planning, and knowing (rational) alongside emotional, holistic, and anticipatory (intuitive) styles. It also introduces new dimensions such as body impulses, anticipation, unconscious thought processes, and technology-based decisions, bridging gaps in current models. Advanced technologies like AI are reshaping decisionmaking, challenging traditional boundaries between rationality and intuition.This study unites diverse theoretical approaches and provides a foundation for interdisciplinary research and applications. It emphasizes integrating rational and intuitive dimensions to enhance decisionmaking efficiency and adaptability across fields.