self-reporting

Self-reporting is when individuals provide information about themselves, typically about their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or experiences. This process is often used in surveys, questionnaires, or interviews, where people describe their own actions or sensations without external verification. It relies on honest and accurate communication from the person sharing the information. Self-reporting is valuable because it offers direct insight into personal perspectives and internal states that might be difficult for others to observe. However, it can be influenced by factors like memory, perception, or social desirability, which may affect the precision of the data collected.