UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) Test
How the Scales are Structured
Who Usually Takes This Test?
See How You Compare
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Example Questions From the Test
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UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3) Test - Symptoms and Signs
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.