UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLA-R) Test

Understand how lonely and socially isolated someone feels in about 3 minutes. A quick, reliable snapshot supports screening, care planning, and tracking progress over time.

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2/10

Loneliness (L)

Measures the intensity of subjective loneliness, social isolation, and dissatisfaction with interpersonal connections.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally good satisfaction with social contacts and a sense of inclusion with minimal loneliness.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Feeling isolated lately

41%OF USERS

People who sense a lack of close connections and want a quick, clear snapshot of how lonely they feel.

After a major life change

34%OF USERS

Those adjusting to a breakup, move, new job, or loss who want to understand whether isolation is growing.

Students and young adults

25%OF USERS

Young people who feel disconnected at university or early in adult life and want to check if loneliness may be affecting mood and wellbeing.

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Loneliness Scale (LS)

Average

4.2

Normal range

2.8 — 5.5

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this scale measure?

It measures perceived loneliness and social isolation. It focuses on the subjective sense of lacking close connection or support.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The scale includes 15 statements.

How should responses be selected?

Each statement is rated based on how often it applies, using the provided response options. Responses should reflect typical experience rather than a single unusual day.

How are results interpreted?

Items are summed to produce a total score, with higher scores indicating greater perceived loneliness. Interpretation should consider context and is not a standalone diagnosis.

Can this scale be used to track change over time?

It can be administered repeatedly to monitor changes in perceived loneliness. Use the same administration conditions when possible to support comparability.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLA-R) Test

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This measure is used to assess subjective feelings of loneliness and perceived social isolation. The UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLA-R) provides a brief, standardized approach to quantifying perceived disconnection from others in clinical and research settings.

Respondents rate 15 items reflecting experiences of social dissatisfaction and lack of companionship; administration typically takes about 3 minutes. Scores are commonly interpreted as an index of perceived loneliness severity and may be used to support case conceptualization, screening, or monitoring change over time alongside clinical interview and other measures. The UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLA-R) is attributed to Daniel W. Russell and Mary E. Ferguson.

Author: Daniel W. Russell, letitia-anne-peplau, Mary E. Ferguson

Literature: Russell, D. W. UCLA loneliness scale (version 3): Reliability, validity, and factor structure. Journal of Personality Assessment. 1996.; Hawkley, L. C., & Cacioppo, J. T. Loneliness matters: A theoretical and empirical review of consequences and mechanisms. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2010.; Perlman, D., & Peplau, L. A. Toward a social psychology of loneliness. In S. Duck & R. Gilmour (Eds.), Personal relationships in disorder. Academic Press. 1981.

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