UCLA-3
UCLA Three-Item Loneliness Scale
Instructions: Please indicate how often you feel the way described in each of the following statements.
How often do you feel...
Hardly Ever (1) | Some of the time (2) | Often (3)
1. That you lack companionship?
2. Left out?
3. Isolated from others?
How to Calculate Your Score
Add up the numbers for all 3 questions. Your total score will be between 3 and 9.
What Your Score Means
3–5: Low Loneliness. You likely feel a consistent sense of connection to the people in your life.
6–9: High Loneliness. A score in this range suggests that you may be experiencing a significant lack of social connection.
A Note from Vibe: Loneliness isn't about how many people are in the room with you; it's about how connected you feel to them. If you’re scoring high, it’s not a personal failing. It’s a sign that your social battery needs some nourishment.
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Credits & Citations
Source: Hughes, M. E., Waite, L. J., Hawkley, L. C., & Cacioppo, J. T. (2004). A Short Scale for Measuring Loneliness in Large Surveys. This scale is in the public domain.
