Topic: The Loneliness Scale Quiz from UCLA (share your scores)
keepthehope's photo
Sun 02/01/09 09:44 PM
20

23mBoredinKilleen's photo
Mon 02/02/09 05:31 AM
How do those of you with scores near 30 feel about this test?

Are you actually lonely or do you think its all crap?

rlynne's photo
Mon 02/02/09 06:11 AM
I would not say lonely, but rather missing a level of intimacy, that often cannot be found in day to day life.....either because you have built up a wall or you're just typically shy....

DTHRomeo's photo
Mon 02/02/09 06:26 AM
27 here drinker

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Mon 02/02/09 06:35 AM
My score was 16.

Journey2008's photo
Mon 02/02/09 06:36 AM
I scored a 29.

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Mon 02/02/09 07:39 AM
Edited by Dancere on Mon 02/02/09 07:59 AM

How do those of you with scores near 30 feel about this test?

Are you actually lonely or do you think its all crap?


The question is not my area, as I scored an 18. Think that MANY of you might have just as easily!
And, I might just as easily have scored a 30 or higher, so I'll answer anyway.

Not at all lonely, though very alone. For me, it is a personality type trait. I just never have been lonely, never will be it seems.

Think that sometimes, some people misconstrue boredom as loneliness. I don't get boredom, as I've literally got too many interests for the time in ANY day!

Also, think some of that test's questions scaled confidence, and ability to reach out. I'd bet extroverts score much better results too.

It also is one person's definition as regards "sometimes" and "rarely". Think a difference in counts there could throw the whole test on its ear.

I found it discredible for these reasons, the results here and due to the fact that it was too short.

Marley's photo
Mon 02/02/09 07:46 AM
The results indicate that I'm legally dead.

74Drew's photo
Mon 02/02/09 07:55 AM
37




23mBoredinKilleen's photo
Mon 02/02/09 10:32 AM


How do those of you with scores near 30 feel about this test?

Are you actually lonely or do you think its all crap?


The question is not my area, as I scored an 18. Think that MANY of you might have just as easily!
And, I might just as easily have scored a 30 or higher, so I'll answer anyway.

Not at all lonely, though very alone. For me, it is a personality type trait. I just never have been lonely, never will be it seems.

Think that sometimes, some people misconstrue boredom as loneliness. I don't get boredom, as I've literally got too many interests for the time in ANY day!

Also, think some of that test's questions scaled confidence, and ability to reach out. I'd bet extroverts score much better results too.

It also is one person's definition as regards "sometimes" and "rarely". Think a difference in counts there could throw the whole test on its ear.

I found it discredible for these reasons, the results here and due to the fact that it was too short.



I agree that the results should not be taken seriously. It's just a small guide that could give you some minor insight to your loneliness.

FearandLoathing's photo
Mon 02/02/09 11:30 AM

On my way back from San Antonio today I was listening to a talk show about loneliness and how it plays a role physically and emotionally in our lives.

Part of this program was a quiz. I took the original quiz and turned it into what you have below so it will auto-score you after you select your answers.

http://work-arcade.com/loneliness_scale.html

My score was a friggin whopping 36.

Looks like I need help haha.

Take the quiz and share your scores.. More to come on the science of loneliness as I do more research into the subject.


15...good thing I don't really care about being alone...that quiz is mighty f'd up though, the question and answer columns are way off.laugh

Seakolony's photo
Mon 02/02/09 11:33 AM
Edited by Seakolony on Mon 02/02/09 11:34 AM
I got a 15, but it seems that is a score of feel normal about being alone.
Now if it had said how often do you wish you were alone, that would be quite often!!! :smile: but probably not lol...I would then miss em all!! Go figure, ehhh!

outdoorsgriz's photo
Mon 02/02/09 12:13 PM
13

countrybelle6471's photo
Mon 02/02/09 12:53 PM
Huh- 27 for me...:wink:

23mBoredinKilleen's photo
Mon 02/02/09 05:47 PM

I got a 15, but it seems that is a score of feel normal about being alone.
Now if it had said how often do you wish you were alone, that would be quite often!!! :smile: but probably not lol...I would then miss em all!! Go figure, ehhh!


Why seek to be alone? =(

Seakolony's photo
Mon 02/02/09 05:55 PM


I got a 15, but it seems that is a score of feel normal about being alone.
Now if it had said how often do you wish you were alone, that would be quite often!!! :smile: but probably not lol...I would then miss em all!! Go figure, ehhh!


Why seek to be alone? =(

not forever just for a bit like a week or two, I have kids everybody needs a break every once in a while.

DJPO's photo
Mon 02/02/09 05:59 PM
19

I guess I either want to be alone or feel like I've got just enough contact. ???

ohwell ohwell ohwell ohwell ohwell

luv2roknroll's photo
Mon 02/02/09 06:03 PM
27...

same as my I.Q.rofl

rlynne's photo
Mon 02/02/09 06:23 PM



I got a 15, but it seems that is a score of feel normal about being alone.
Now if it had said how often do you wish you were alone, that would be quite often!!! :smile: but probably not lol...I would then miss em all!! Go figure, ehhh!


Why seek to be alone? =(

not forever just for a bit like a week or two, I have kids everybody needs a break every once in a while.


You too? Here I thought I was ALONE...

23mBoredinKilleen's photo
Mon 02/02/09 07:50 PM




I got a 15, but it seems that is a score of feel normal about being alone.
Now if it had said how often do you wish you were alone, that would be quite often!!! :smile: but probably not lol...I would then miss em all!! Go figure, ehhh!


Why seek to be alone? =(

not forever just for a bit like a week or two, I have kids everybody needs a break every once in a while.


You too? Here I thought I was ALONE...


Haha, I've been away from my son too long so I stay pretty lonely. =(