Loneliness Test

What Is Loneliness?

Loneliness is the subjective, distressing feeling that arises when perceived social relationships fall short of desired ones. It is distinct from objective social isolation, a person can be surrounded by people and feel profoundly lonely, or live alone and feel deeply connected.

The UCLA Loneliness Scale, developed by researchers at UCLA and revised multiple times, is the most widely used measure of loneliness in adults. The 3-item version (UCLA-3) captures the core construct in under a minute and is validated for population surveys and clinical screening.

Loneliness is now recognized as a significant public health concern, chronic loneliness carries health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes per day (a major meta-analysis by Holt-Lunstad).

UCLA-3 Loneliness Screener

How often do you feel the following? Respond based on how you have felt in the past few weeks.

UCLA-3 Score Interpretation

Based on UCLA-3 validation studies and population norms.

UCLA Loneliness Scale V3 (20-Item) Interpreter

If you have taken the full 20-item UCLA Loneliness Scale through a clinical provider or research study, use this guide to interpret your score.

Types of Loneliness

Health Consequences of Chronic Loneliness

Evidence-Based Interventions

Monitor Social Connectedness Clinically

HiBoop helps mental health practices track loneliness measures over time, coordinate group and individual treatment, and identify high-risk patients, all within a HIPAA-compliant MBC workflow.