Background: Multiple intelligences, as a well-known psychological theory, play a significant role in various decision-making processes, including career path decisions. Despite numerous studies in this area, considerable research gaps remain in understanding how different types of intelligence influence career decision-making.
Aims: This study aims to review and analyze existing research on the role of multiple intelligences in career decision-making.
Methods: The method of the present research was a systematic review of documents. The population of this study consisted of all scholarly and research resources related to the concepts of the role of Multiple Intelligences in career decision-making. These resources included academic articles, books, research reports and critical analyzes published in the period from 2000 to 2024 in reliable scientific databases and international publications. The sampling method in this study was non-random and purposeful. Data analysis was done using thematic analysis method.
Results: The findings reveal that various types of multiple intelligences, such as logical-mathematical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligences, have distinct impacts on career decision-making. Specifically, interpersonal intelligence significantly influences career choices involving social interactions, while logical-mathematical intelligence is more relevant to technical and analytical careers.
Conclusion: This study highlights that incorporating the multiple intelligences framework can enhance the understanding of career decision-making processes and assist career counselors and human resource planners in offering strategies aligned with individuals’ capabilities.