3 minutes
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.
I am unhappy doing so many things alone
I have nobody to talk to
I cannot tolerate being so alone
I lack companionship
I feel as if nobody really understands me
I find myself waiting for people to call or write
There is no one I can turn to
I am no longer close to anyone
My interests and ideas are not shared by those around me
I feel left out
I feel completely alone
I am unable to reach out and communicate with those around me
My social relationships are superficial
I feel starved for company
No one really knows me well
I feel isolated from others
I am unhappy being so withdrawn
It is difficult for me to make friends
I feel shut out and excluded by others
People are around me but not with me