Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults, Short Form (SELSA-S) Test
Understand whether loneliness is romantic, social, or family-based in about 4 minutes. With 19 items, it pinpoints where support is missing to guide care and track progress.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Romantic emotional (Re)
Average
2.6
Normal range
2 — 3.1
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In romantic relationships (Irr)
Average
3
Normal range
2.3 — 3.7
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5
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Non-family emotional (Ne)
Average
2.5
Normal range
1.8 — 3.1
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Family emotional (Fe)
Average
3
Normal range
2.4 — 3.6
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5
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Loneliness (L)
Average
3.7
Normal range
3.2 — 4.3
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5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures perceived loneliness across three domains: romantic, social, and family. It focuses on the sense of missing support or closeness in these relationships.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 19 items.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for adults. It can be used in clinical, counseling, and research settings to describe relationship-related loneliness.
How should responses be completed?
Answer each item based on typical feelings and experiences rather than a single event. Respond to all items and select the option that best fits.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores indicate which domain shows greater loneliness relative to the others. Results are not a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside clinical or contextual information.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults, Short Form (SELSA-S) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This instrument assesses perceived loneliness across key interpersonal domains in adult populations. The Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults, Short Form (SELSA-S) is intended to help differentiate patterns of loneliness related to romantic, family, and social relationships.
Developed by Daniel W. Russell, it consists of 19 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Responses can support clinical case formulation by clarifying whether perceived disconnection is most prominent in partner, family, or peer contexts. The Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults, Short Form (SELSA-S) may be used alongside other assessment data to inform treatment planning and to monitor change over time.
Author: Daniel W. Russell, letitia-anne-peplau
Literature: Cacioppo, J. T., & Patrick, W. Loneliness: Human nature and the need for social connection. W. W. Norton & Company. 2008.; DiTommaso, E., Brannen, C., & Best, L. A. Measurement and validity characteristics of the short version of the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults. Educational and Psychological Measurement. 2004.
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