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. 2022 Aug 29;30(5):1688–1715. doi: 10.1177/10731911221119533

UCLA-LS-4 by Russell et al. (1980).

Indicate how often you feel the way described in each of the following statements. Circle one number for each.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often
1. I feel in tune with the people around me. a 1 2 3 4
2. No one really knows me well. 1 2 3 4
3. I can find companionship when I want it. a 1 2 3 4
4. People are around me but not with me. 1 2 3 4

Note. UCLA-LS-4 = University of California Los Angeles, Loneliness Scale-4-item measures.

a

Reverse-scored items. Scores are summed, with higher scores reflecting higher levels of loneliness.