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Loneliness is a felt gap between the connections you want and the ones you experience. An eight item set of plain statements captures this feeling over the last week and turns it into one number you can track.
You read each statement and choose how often it felt true, then see a total and a clear label that reflects where you are right now. Subscores highlight isolation, connectedness, and withdrawal so you can decide one small step to try next.
For consistent results, answer in one sitting, think about the same seven day window, and pick the option that fits best even when it is not perfect. Repeating the check weekly makes changes easier to notice and share.
If you often feel left out and rarely have someone to talk to, your total will usually be higher and the guidance will lean toward steady contact and simple social goals. If your answers point the other way, you will see reinforcement to keep helpful habits going.
This tool provides informational estimates and does not substitute professional advice. Your responses remain on this device and are not uploaded.
The UCLA Loneliness Scale‑8 (ULS‑8) estimates recent subjective social disconnection over a one‑week window. It observes eight ordinal responses (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often), then transforms them into a total score that aligns higher values with greater loneliness.
Two positively worded items are reverse‑scored so that every item contributes in the same direction. Results include a total score S and three subscores: Isolation I (items 1–4), Withdrawal W (items 5–6), and Connectedness C (items 7–8, reversed).
The total is classified into three bands to aid interpretation: Low (8–15), Moderate (16–23), and High (24–32). Values near a boundary may shift bands with small answer changes and should be read with context over time.
Comparisons are most meaningful within the same person, using the same recall period and similar conditions. Population norms are not applied; the bands reflect thresholds encoded in this package.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit/Datatype | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| xk | Item response (Never=1, Rarely=2, Sometimes=3, Often=4) | integer 1–4 | Input |
| S | Total loneliness score | integer 8–32 | Derived |
| I | Isolation subscore (items 1–4) | integer 4–16 | Derived |
| W | Withdrawal subscore (items 5–6) | integer 2–8 | Derived |
| C | Connectedness subscore (items 7–8, reversed) | integer 2–8 | Derived |
Sample answers: 3, 2, 3, 2, 2, 3, 4, 3.
A total of 18 falls in the Moderate band; isolation and withdrawal are mid‑range while connectedness is lower.
| Threshold band | Lower | Upper | Interpretation | Action cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 8 | 15 | Few loneliness signals. | Keep helpful routines. |
| Moderate | 16 | 23 | Some loneliness present. | Set small social goals. |
| High | 24 | 32 | Persistent loneliness. | Consider structured support. |
| Field | Type | Min | Max | Step/Pattern | Error handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answer value | Integer (radio) | 1 | 4 | 1 | Out‑of‑range cannot be selected. |
r query param |
String | 8 chars | 8 chars | ^[1‑4‑]{8}$ (digits 1–4 or “‑”) | Invalid pattern ignored; no prefill. |
| Input | Accepted families | Output | Encoding/Precision | Rounding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eight item ratings | Radio values 1–4 | Total and subscores | Integers; band labels | Percent complete rounded to whole percent |
r query param |
Eight chars (1–4 or “‑”) | Prefilled responses | Positional, deterministic decode | None |
| Answer exports | Copy, CSV, DOCX | Tabular responses | Human labels (“Never”–“Often”) | Not applicable |
Networking & storage: processing is client‑only; responses are not sent to a server. Optional exports are generated locally. A charting layer is loaded by the host as a dependency.
Performance: computation and rendering are constant‑time over eight items and require negligible memory.
Determinism: identical inputs produce identical totals, subscores, bands, and narrative. The r parameter reproduces a response set exactly.
Security: inputs are constrained to fixed choices; the prefill token is pattern‑checked. No secrets are handled.
r strings are ignored silently.r is present.No data is transmitted or stored server‑side. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.
Loneliness scoring and interpretation in five quick steps.
Example: If your total is 18, you are in the Moderate band. Consider two small social goals for the coming week.
No. Responses stay on your device. If you copy or download, you control where the file goes.
Sensitive entries remain local unless you share them.It reflects your self‑reported week. Day‑to‑day feelings vary, so use patterns over time rather than a single reading.
Each item is 1 to 4. The total runs 8 to 32. Bands are Low, Moderate, and High as shown above.
Yes after the page loads. All scoring runs in the browser and does not require a network connection.
Append an r parameter with eight characters using 1–4 or “‑” for blanks. Invalid strings are ignored.
Scores near 15 or 23 are close to a boundary. Small changes in one or two items can move you across bands.
You can copy a table, download a CSV, or export a DOCX summary for your records or to discuss with a professional.
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r string matches the required pattern.Tip Use the same day and time each week for comparable readings.
Tip Note two moments that influenced your answers to spot patterns.
Tip Watch the difference between isolation and connectedness to guide next steps.
Tip Count how many items are Sometimes or Often to sense overall pressure.
Tip Use the prefill token to revisit or discuss a consistent snapshot.
Tip Pair small social goals with calendar reminders to make follow‑through easier.