This study focuses on the causal relationship between Social Entrepreneurial Intention (SEI) and personalities based on Carl Jung’s Cognitive Function theory. The current research gaps in the field of SEI and the popularity of MBTI (based on Cognitive Function theory) make this article significant. There are two research questions in this article: “Does Cognitive Function predict SEI? If so, how does each function affect SEI specifically?” For our method, we used LLM social simulation to create 16 groups of the same 100 people assigned with 16 possible combinations of Cognitive Functions. Next, we simulated 1600 responses to a questionnaire measuring SEI on a scale of 1-7, with proper reasoning provided by LLM. Lastly, we used multiple linear regression tests to analyze the data and provide answers to our research questions. The results in the regression test suggest that Cognitive Function is a strong predictor of SEI, and each of the Cognitive Functions has distinct impacts on SEI. The outcome of this study fills existing research gaps and can be utilized in various ways that benefit society.

Shuyang Ye. The Relationship between Carl Jung's Eight Cognitive Functions and Social Entrepreneurial Intention: A Study Based on LLM Social Simulation. The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology (2026), Vol. 8, Issue 1: 25-34. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSST.2026.080105.

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