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UCLA Loneliness Scale (3-item)
A 3-question screen for feelings of loneliness.
Sobre este test
This is the short 3-item version of the widely used UCLA Loneliness Scale. It gives a quick sense of how often you feel a lack of companionship, left out, or isolated. It is a general screen, not a diagnosis.
Qué significa tu puntuación
| Puntuación | Interpretación |
|---|---|
| 3–5 | Not lonely |
| 6–9 | Lonely |
About this questionnaire
The UCLA-3 is a freely available screening questionnaire. We present it exactly as published and add a plain-language explanation of your result.
It is for education and self-reflection, not a diagnosis — a score is a snapshot, not a label. If your result worries you, talk to a qualified professional. See how we choose and check our tests and our editorial standards.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is loneliness a mental illness?
No. Loneliness is a common feeling, not a diagnosis. But ongoing loneliness can affect wellbeing, so it is worth taking seriously.
What score is higher?
Scores range from 3 to 9; 6 or more suggests more frequent loneliness.
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Fuente: Hughes, Waite, Hawkley & Cacioppo (2004), from the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Free to use.