1 example sentence using self-referent.
Self-referent used in a sentence
Self-referent in a sentence as an adjective
It's true that the only way out of credentialism is growing oneself as a person, and finding a way to develop a self-referent identity. The advantage is that one grows while striving, and one can often find oneself in much better place, with better social support, and deeper values.
Self-referent definitions
adjective
referring back to itself
See also: reflexive