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UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3)

UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) Test

Understand your level of loneliness and social disconnection in about 4 minutes. A validated 20 item scale that delivers clear, reliable insights to guide support and next steps.

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65/80

Loneliness (L)

Measures the subjective intensity of loneliness and perceived social disconnection.

Low

Moderate

High

20 – 29: Low | 30 – 50: Moderate | 51 – 80: High

A score of 65 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced subjective sense of loneliness and social alienation.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Feeling socially disconnected

41%OF USERS

People who have friends or contacts but still feel emotionally alone use it to clarify how strong and persistent that feeling is.

New life transitions

34%OF USERS

Those who recently moved, started university, changed jobs, or ended a relationship take it to gauge how the change affected their sense of belonging.

Therapy and counseling clients

25%OF USERS

People working with a psychologist use it to pinpoint social “pain points” and track whether support or interventions reduce loneliness over time.

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Loneliness Scale (LS)

Average

Normal range

45.6 — 66.5

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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures perceived loneliness and social isolation as a subjective experience. It focuses on how social connections are experienced, not on the number of contacts.

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

It includes 20 items. Typical completion time is about 4 minutes.

What time period should be considered when answering?

Answer based on how statements generally apply in daily life rather than on a single event. Use the response option that best reflects typical experience.

How are responses scored and interpreted?

Responses are summed to produce a total score; higher scores indicate greater perceived loneliness. Score meaning depends on the scoring key and the reference group used for comparison.

Can results be used for diagnosis or treatment decisions?

Results are a screening and monitoring measure and do not provide a diagnosis by themselves. They are typically interpreted with other clinical or research information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) Test

loneliness social alienation

This measure is designed to assess perceived loneliness and subjective social isolation. The UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) is commonly used in clinical and research settings to characterize how individuals experience the adequacy and quality of their social connections.

Developed by Daniel W. Russell, it consists of 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Responses are generally used to derive an overall index of loneliness severity, which can support screening, outcome monitoring, and hypothesis generation alongside clinical interview data.

The UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) is not intended to establish a diagnosis on its own; scores should be interpreted in context (e.g., current stressors, mood and anxiety symptoms, interpersonal functioning, and cultural factors) and integrated with other assessment information.

Author: Daniel W. Russell

Literature: Hughes, M. E., Waite, L. J., Hawkley, L. C., & Cacioppo, J. T. A short scale for measuring loneliness in large surveys: Results from two population-based studies. Research on Aging. 2004.; Hawkley, L. C., & Cacioppo, J. T. Loneliness matters: A theoretical and empirical review of consequences and mechanisms. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2010.; Russell, D. W. UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3): Reliability, validity, and factor structure. Journal of Personality Assessment. 1996.

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