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Structured Personality Control and Adaptation for LLM Agents

Artificial Intelligence 2026-01-16 v1

Abstract

Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly shaping human-computer interaction (HCI), from personalized assistants to social simulations. Beyond language competence, researchers are exploring whether LLMs can exhibit human-like characteristics that influence engagement, decision-making, and perceived realism. Personality, in particular, is critical, yet existing approaches often struggle to achieve both nuanced and adaptable expression. We present a framework that models LLM personality via Jungian psychological types, integrating three mechanisms: a dominant-auxiliary coordination mechanism for coherent core expression, a reinforcement-compensation mechanism for temporary adaptation to context, and a reflection mechanism that drives long-term personality evolution. This design allows the agent to maintain nuanced traits while dynamically adjusting to interaction demands and gradually updating its underlying structure. Personality alignment is evaluated using Myers-Briggs Type Indicator questionnaires and tested under diverse challenge scenarios as a preliminary structured assessment. Findings suggest that evolving, personality-aware LLMs can support coherent, context-sensitive interactions, enabling naturalistic agent design in HCI.

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@article{arxiv.2601.10025,
  title  = {Structured Personality Control and Adaptation for LLM Agents},
  author = {Jinpeng Wang and Xinyu Jia and Wei Wei Heng and Yuquan Li and Binbin Shi and Qianlei Chen and Guannan Chen and Junxia Zhang and Yuyu Yin},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.10025},
  year   = {2026}
}
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