self-report

UK: ˌself rɪˈpɔːt | US: ˌself rɪˈpɔːrt

Definition
  1. n. A report or statement made by an individual about their own behavior, experiences, or condition.

  2. vt. To disclose or describe one's own actions, feelings, or status formally or informally.

Structure
self <oneself>report <formal account>
Etymology

The word combines "self," derived from Old English "self" (meaning "one's own person"), with "report," from Latin "reportare" ("to carry back," via Old French "reporter"). The fusion reflects the concept of an individual conveying information about themselves, emphasizing autonomy in documentation. The term gained prominence in psychology and research to describe first-person data collection methods.

Examples
  1. Participants were asked to complete a self-report questionnaire about their daily habits.

  2. The study relied on self-reported data, which may include biases.

  3. Employees must self-report any conflicts of interest annually.

  4. Her self-report of symptoms helped the doctor make a diagnosis.

  5. The app allows users to self-report their mood throughout the day.