Loneliness

Loneliness Scale

Feeling lonely is perhaps the single biggest determinant of a host of psychological and physiological illnesses, ranging from depression and insomnia to obesity and diabetes. Interestingly, it is perceived (and not actual) loneliness that matters, and given its significance for happiness, you can fill out this scale and know more about your perceived loneliness levels.

The scale was developed by Daniel W. Russell (1996) and has twenty items. About half the items are worded in a way that probes what you feel is missing from your life, while the other half probes what you feel is present.
1. How often do you feel that you are “in tune” with the people around you?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost always
2. How often do you feel that you lack companionship?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
3. How often do you feel that there is no one you can turn to?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
4. How often do you feel alone?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
5. How often do you feel part of a group of friends?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
6. How often do you feel that you have a lot in common with the people around you?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
7. How often do you feel that you are no longer close to anyone?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
8. How often do you feel that your interests and ideas are not shared by those around you?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
9. How often do you feel outgoing and friendly?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
10. How often do you feel close to people?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
11. How often do you feel left out?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
12. How often do you feel that your relationships with others are not meaningful?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
13. How often do you feel that no one really knows you well?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
14. How often do you feel isolated from others?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
15. How often do you feel you can find companionship when you want it?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
16. How often do you feel that there are people who really understand you?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
17. How often do you feel shy?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
18. How often do you feel that people are around you but not with you?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
19. How often do you feel that there are people you can talk to?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
20. How often do you feel that there are people you can turn to?*
Never Sometimes Often Almost Always
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