Preaching the Gospel
Want to Take the UCLA Loneliness Scale Survey?
Nov
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INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate how often each of the statements below is descriptive of you.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often
*1. How often do you feel that you are “in tune” with the people around you?
1 2 3 4
2. How often do you feel that you lack companionship?
1 2 3 4
3. How often do you feel that there is no one you can turn to?
1 2 3 4
4 How often do you feel alone?
1 2 3 4
*5. How often do you feel part of a group of friends?
1 2 3 4
*6. How often do you feel that you have a lot in common with the people around you?
1 2 3 4
7. How often do you feel that you are no longer close to anyone?
1 2 3 4
8. How often do you feel that your interests and ideas are not shared by those around you? 1 2 3 4
*9. How often do you feel outgoing and friendly?
1 2 3 4
*10. How often do you feel close to people?
1 2 3 4
11. How often do you feel left out?
1 2 3 4
12. How often do you feel that your relationships with others are not meaningful? 1 2 3 4
13. How often do you feel that no one really knows you well?
1 2 3 4
14. How often do you feel isolated from others?
1 2 3 4
*15. How often do you fee1 you can find companionship when you want it?
1 2 3 4
*16. How often do you feel that there are people who really understand you?
1 2 3 4
17, How often do you feel shy?
1 2 3 4
18. How often do you feel that people are around you but not with you?
1 2 3 4
*19. How often do you feel that there are people you can talk to?
1 2 3 4
*20. How often do you feel that there are people you can turn to?
1 2 3 4
Scoring: The items with an asterisk are reverse scored. Keep scoring on a continuous basis. If your score is 44 or higher you would be considered “lonely.”
