UCLA Loneliness Scale
The UCLA Loneliness Scale is the most widely used technique for diagnosing a person's subjective feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
Time to complete
3 minutes
Eligibility
The UCLA Loneliness Scale is open to anyone aged 18 or over. It is designed to measure an individual's subjective feelings of loneliness. It can be taken by anyone who feels lonely or isolated, or by individuals who would like to gain a better understanding of their current level of loneliness.
Questions for UCLA Loneliness Scale
I am unhappy doing so many things alone
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I have nobody to talk to
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I cannot tolerate being so alone
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I lack companionship
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I feel as if nobody really understands me
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I find myself waiting for people to call or write
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
There is no one I can turn to
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I am no longer close to anyone
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
My interests and ideas are not shared by those around me
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I feel left out
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I feel completely alone
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I am unable to reach out and communicate with those around me
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
My social relationships are superficial
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I feel starved for company
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
No one really knows me well
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I feel isolated from others
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I am unhappy being so withdrawn
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
It is difficult for me to make friends
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
I feel shut out and excluded by others
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
People are around me but not with me
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
Similar Ideas
- UCLA Loneliness Scale for Children
- UCLA Loneliness Scale for Adolescents
- UCLA Loneliness Scale for Adults
- UCLA Loneliness Scale for Older Adults
Here are some FAQs and additional information
on UCLA Loneliness Scale
How is the UCLA Loneliness Scale scored?
The UCLA Loneliness Scale is scored by totaling the responses to each of the 20 items. A score of 27 or lower is considered low loneliness, a score between 28 to 43 is considered moderate loneliness, and a score of 43 or higher is considered high loneliness.
How reliable is the UCLA Loneliness Scale?
The UCLA Loneliness Scale has been found to have excellent internal consistency and good test-retest reliability.
Are there specific age ranges or populations that are most suitable for the UCLA Loneliness Scale?
The UCLA Loneliness Scale is suitable for use with adults aged 18 and over, and has been used with a variety of different populations, including college students and older adults.
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