UCLA (ULS-8)
Feeling disconnected even around people? A short, validated loneliness measure.
Loneliness isn't about how many people are around you — it's the gap between the connection you have and the connection you want. This free loneliness test is based on the ULS-8, a validated short form of the UCLA Loneliness Scale, the standard measure of loneliness in psychological research.
Eight quick questions about how connected, left out, or isolated you've been feeling give you an instant, private result in plain language. Naming it is a genuinely useful first step — loneliness responds well to small, deliberate changes.
Yes. You can take the preview for free with no account. Sign in to unlock the full result and track it over time.
Yes — loneliness is about the quality of connection, not the quantity of contact. The scale measures the felt experience.
No. It's a validated self-reflection tool. If loneliness is weighing on you heavily, a professional is a good next conversation.