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Feelings of loneliness develop when your desire for intimacy doesn't match up with the quality or quantity of your social contacts. See where you fall on the UCLA Loneliness Scale by rating how descriptive each statement is of you:
(O=Often, S= Sometimes, R=Rarely, N=Never.)
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1. _____ I am unhappy doing so many things alone.
2. _____ I don't have anybody to talk to.
3. _____ I can't tolerate being so alone.
4. _____ Nobody really understands me.
5. _____ I often wait for people to call or write.
6. _____ I feel completely alone.
7. _____ I'm unable to reach out and communicate with those around me.
8. _____ I feel starved for company.
9. _____ It is difficult for me to make friends.
10. ____ I feel shut out and exluded by others.
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Scoring: Give yourself 1 point for each never (N) answer, 2 points for rarely (R), 3 points for sometimes (S), and 4 points for often (O).
Your Total Score:________
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