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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.

3 minutes to complete

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.

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Questions for UCLA Loneliness Scale

Questions

1.

I am unhappy doing so many things alone

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
2.

I have nobody to talk to

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
3.

I cannot tolerate being so alone

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
4.

I lack companionship

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
5.

I feel as if nobody really understands me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
6.

I find myself waiting for people to call or write

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
7.

There is no one I can turn to

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
8.

I am no longer close to anyone

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
9.

My interests and ideas are not shared by those around me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
10.

I feel left out

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
11.

I feel completely alone

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
12.

I am unable to reach out and communicate with those around me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
13.

My social relationships are superficial

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
14.

I feel starved for company

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
15.

No one really knows me well

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
16.

I feel isolated from others

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
17.

I am unhappy being so withdrawn

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
18.

It is difficult for me to make friends

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
19.

I feel shut out and excluded by others

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never
20.

People are around me but not with me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Rarely
  4. Never

Scales Similar to UCLA Loneliness Scale

  • 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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