What the loneliness test (ucla) measures
This self-assessment looks at loneliness (UCLA) — how often it shows up, how strongly, and how much it is shaping your day-to-day life. The questions are a short scale written and reviewed by HopeQure psychologists. It is not a diagnosis, but it can point you toward areas to find and work on. It's worth a conversation.
- “I lack companionship.
- “There is no one I can turn to.
- “I feel left out.
How AI helps with this test — and where it stops
When you finish, it helps you see patterns — not a directed template — and tells you which areas you scored highest on, what pattern this suggests, and three small steps to try this week. It writes in plain language, in seconds.
It does not diagnose, does not name a condition, and does not store your name or chat history as part of your result. If something sensitive or serious comes up, it will suggest you speak with a qualified counselling psychologist.
Who should take it
Anyone in a relationship, friendship or workplace where loneliness (UCLA) keeps coming up. Both people taking it separately, then comparing, is often more useful than either result alone.
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How it is scored, and what your result means
Every answer scores 0–4. The total becomes a percentage and lands in one of three bands. A higher score means more signs of loneliness (UCLA).
Your answers do not suggest loneliness is a problem right now. Keep the habits that are working, and come back if things change.
Several answers point to loneliness affecting your days. This is the stage where one conversation with a counselling psychologist changes the most — before it becomes a pattern.
Your answers suggest loneliness is significant and probably costing you. This is not a diagnosis, but it is a clear reason to talk to a counselling psychologist this week. You can book below, or ask us to call you.
What happens after the result
Plain words, no jargon, so you know what it means and what may be helpful.
Counselling Psychologists you can book directly, with their next free slot.
Book a chat, save for later, or look at what's next. No pressure — the result is yours.
When to talk to a counselling psychologist
When it has started to cost you sleep, closeness or peace at home. A counselling psychologist can see both sides of loneliness (UCLA) and help you repair rather than replay it.
How this test was built
The items follow the . Short-form UCLA Loneliness Scale.
Hughes ME, Waite LJ, Hawkley LC, Cacioppo JT. A short scale for measuring loneliness in large surveys. Res Aging. 2004;26(6):655–672.
Each answer is worth 0–4. The total is divided by the maximum and shown as a percentage, then placed in one of three bands at 34% and 67%. That arithmetic is fixed — the AI writes the words, never the number.
Screening, not diagnosis. No single questionnaire can diagnose anything; a clinician takes history, context and time. If something serious shows up, the page says so and shows the crisis line before anything else.
Every band of result text is written and checked by HopeQure's clinical team and revisited when the instrument's guidance changes. The date above is the last review, not the publish date.
Three things worth knowing
8 questions, one at a time. No account, no email, no card. You can stop halfway and pick it up later on this device.
The scale is about how often, not how bad. Answer as the last few weeks actually were — the result is only useful if it is honest.
Your answers stay in the browser unless you ask for a call back. Never shared with an employer, even on a company plan.
“It named the thing I could not. I showed the result to my counselling psychologist in the first session and we started from there.”
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Questions people ask
View all FAQs →Is the loneliness test (ucla) free?
Yes — free, no account needed, and the result is instant. It takes about 3 minutes.
Can this test diagnose loneliness (UCLA)?
No. It is a screening tool: it tells you whether loneliness (UCLA) is worth talking to a professional about. Only a qualified clinician — on HopeQure, a counselling psychologist — can assess and diagnose.
How is it scored?
Each answer scores 0–4. Your total is shown as a percentage of the maximum and placed in one of three bands — low, moderate, high — with a plain-language explanation of what that band usually means and what to do next.
Who sees my answers?
Nobody, unless you leave your name and number for a call back. Results are never shared with an employer, even if you use HopeQure through a company plan.
What should I do if my result is high?
A high result is a reason to talk to a counselling psychologist, not a verdict. Book a session below, ask for a free call back, or message us on WhatsApp. Most people feel the first shift within a few sessions.
Can I retake it?
Yes, any time. Many people retake a test every few weeks during therapy to see the score move — that is exactly how clinicians use these instruments.
Rather just talk to someone?
A care coordinator can connect you with a counselling psychologist — free, private, and with no obligation.