Intuition: concept analysis of a group phenomenon

Area of Science:

• Group dynamics and organizational behavior.
• Cognitive science and decision-making processes.

Background:

• Intuition is often recognized as a valuable individual trait.
• Its role and definition within group settings remain less defined.
• Understanding group intuition is crucial for enhancing team performance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To clarify the concept of intuition as a group phenomenon.
• To establish a framework for analyzing group intuition.
• To explore the practical applications of group intuition in professional contexts.

Main Methods:

• Utilized concept analysis following the Walker and Avant framework.
• Identified attributes, antecedents, and consequences of group intuition.
• Developed various cases and identified empirical referents for the concept.

Main Results:

• Group intuition is a definable and significant characteristic of creative and powerful groups.
• The analysis provided a structured understanding of its components and manifestations.
• Empirical referents for group intuition were identified.

Conclusions:

• Group intuition is a valuable and actionable concept for teams.
• Findings offer practical applications for nursing education and administration.
• Recommendations are provided for professional organizations to leverage group intuition.