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Loneliness & Social Disconnection Test

How connected do you actually feel right now?

Published by the Healthio+ editorial team · Based on Adapted from the UCLA Loneliness Scale (public, widely validated)

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Answer honestly based on how you've felt over the past two weeks. There are no right or wrong answers, and nothing you enter is saved or linked to you.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Results are for self-reflection only. Only a licensed professional can diagnose a condition.

01How often do you feel that you lack companionship?
02How often do you feel left out?
03How often do you feel isolated from other people?
04How often do you feel that no one really knows you well?
05How often do you feel alone even when other people are around?
06How often do you feel there is no one you can turn to?
07How often do you feel your interests and ideas are not shared by those around you?
08How often do you find it hard to reach out to people when you want company?
09How often do you feel starved for company?
10How often do you feel that no one truly understands you?
11How often do you feel disconnected from the people in your life?
12How often do your relationships feel surface-level rather than close?
13How often do you feel people are around you but not really with you?
14How often do you feel like an outsider in social situations?
15How often do you find it hard to make new friends?
16How often do you feel that no one checks in on how you're doing?
17How often do you feel lonely at the end of the day?
18How often do you keep your real feelings to yourself because you assume no one would understand?
19How often do you scroll social media mainly to feel less alone?
20How often do you wish you had someone to talk to but feel you don't?

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About the Loneliness & Social Disconnection Test

This test is a free, anonymous online screening you can complete in about three minutes. It has 20 questions and is adapted from Adapted from the UCLA Loneliness Scale (public, widely validated). Your answers are scored privately in your browser — nothing is saved or linked to you — and you get an instant result framed for self-reflection rather than as a diagnosis.

Who is this test for?

Anyone who has been noticing these feelings or patterns and wants a structured, private way to reflect on them. It's a starting point for people wondering whether what they're experiencing is worth paying attention to — not a way to label or diagnose yourself. It is not suitable for anyone in crisis or in need of urgent help — if that's you, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line right away.

How to read your results

Low (score 20–36)

Your responses suggest you feel fairly connected right now. Everyone feels lonely sometimes, and that's normal.

Moderate (score 37–53)

Your responses suggest you're feeling a meaningful amount of disconnection. This is common and often improves with small, regular social contact — and, if it persists, talking to someone you trust.

High (score 54–80)

Your responses suggest you're feeling strongly disconnected right now. Persistent loneliness is worth taking seriously — reaching out to a friend, family member, or a professional can genuinely help.

Where this test comes from

This screening is adapted from Adapted from the UCLA Loneliness Scale (public, widely validated). We keep the original questions and validated scoring intact and add plain-language explanations of what each result means. You can read our full process, including how we handle sources and sensitive topics, in how we build our tests.

What to do with your result

Whatever your result, treat it as information, not a verdict. If it resonates, it can be a useful thing to bring to a doctor or mental-health professional — they can see the full picture a short questionnaire can't. Feelings and circumstances change, so retaking the test after a few weeks can also show whether things are shifting over time.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Loneliness & Social Disconnection Test free?

Yes — completely free. No signup, no email, and no paywall. Healthio+ currently carries no advertising at all.

Is this test anonymous, and is my data saved?

It's fully anonymous. Your answers are scored entirely in your browser and are never sent to us or stored anywhere. We keep only an anonymous count of how many people take each test, plus which browser family was used and which site you arrived from — never who took it or how they answered.

Is this test a diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool for self-reflection, not a medical or psychological diagnosis. No online test can diagnose you. If your result resonates, consider speaking with a qualified doctor or mental-health professional.

How long does this test take?

About three minutes. It has 20 questions and gives you an instant result the moment you finish.

What is this test based on?

Adapted from the UCLA Loneliness Scale (public, widely validated)

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