UCLA Loneliness Survey - extended version with 20 questions

Section 1 of 2: UCLA 20-item Loneliness Scale

Please answer honestly. There are no right or wrong answers.

1. I am unhappy doing so many things alone

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

2. I have nobody to talk to

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

3. I cannot tolerate being so alone

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

4. I lack companionship

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

5. I feel as if nobody really understands me

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

6. I find myself waiting for people to call or write

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

7. There is no one I can turn to

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

8. I am no longer close to anyone

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

9. My interests and ideas are not shared by those around me

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

10. I feel left out

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

11. I feel completely alone

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

12. I am unable to reach out and communicate with those around me

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

13. My social relationships are superficial

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

14. I feel starved for company

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

15. No one really knows me well

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

16. I feel isolated from others

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

17. I am unhappy being so withdrawn

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

18. It is difficult for me to make friends

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

19. I feel shut out and excluded by others

Often Sometimes Rarely Never

20. People are around me but not with me

Often Sometimes Rarely Never