self-reported
UK: ˌself rɪˈpɔːtɪd | US: ˌself rɪˈpɔːrtɪd
adj. based on or derived from a person's own account of their behavior, experiences, or condition, rather than external verification.
The word combines "self," from Old English self (referring to one's own identity), with "report," from Latin reportare (re- "back" + portare "to carry"). The suffix -ed forms a past participle, here functioning as an adjective. The term emerged in the 20th century, reflecting modern emphasis on subjective data in fields like psychology and sociology. It logically progresses from "carrying back information about oneself" to "describing data sourced from personal accounts."
The study relied on self-reported dietary habits, which may lack accuracy.
Participants provided self-reported symptoms during the health survey.
Self-reported income levels often differ from tax records.
The app collects self-reported mood data to track mental well-being.
Critics argue that self-reported measures can be biased.