UCLA Loneliness Test

This 20-item UCLA-style questionnaire helps you reflect on loneliness and perceived social isolation. Answer based on how you have felt recently. Educational and non-diagnostic.

Before you start

This mood & emotions self-assessment helps you explore loneliness, isolation, and social disconnection. Answer each item based on your typical recent experience. 20 questions, all responses are required for an accurate indicative result.

Test focusUCLA Loneliness Test

This page is designed for self-reflection around loneliness, isolation, and social disconnection.

Use results tospot patterns and intensity

Look at how often the pattern appears, how strong it feels, and how much it affects daily functioning.

ImportantNot a diagnosis

Online screening tools can support awareness, but they cannot confirm or exclude a clinical condition.

Who this test may help

This test may be useful if you want a structured snapshot of loneliness, isolation, and social disconnection and a starting point for reflection, tracking, or discussion with a professional.

How to read your score

Interpret the result together with context: recent stressors, sleep, health, relationships, and how long the pattern has been present. Borderline scores are best treated as signals, not labels.

How to use your results

Loneliness is often influenced by stress, life transitions, health, social opportunities, and past experiences. If your score is elevated, small steps can help: