selfstated
Selfstated is a descriptive term used to indicate information that an individual has declared about themselves rather than information obtained or verified by an external source. The word is a variant of self-reported or self-declared and is used across social science research, public administration, healthcare, and digital platforms to identify attributes such as identity, income, employment status, health conditions, or opinions provided directly by respondents.
Usage typically appears in survey instruments, intake forms, online profiles, and administrative records where respondents enter
Limitations of selfstated information include recall error, social desirability bias, intentional misreporting, and inconsistent definitions across