Developing a measure of loneliness
D Russell, LA Peplau, ML Ferguson�- Journal of personality�…, 1978 - Taylor & Francis
D Russell, LA Peplau, ML Ferguson
Journal of personality assessment, 1978•Taylor & FrancisResearch on loneliness has been hindered by the lack of a simple and reliable assessment
technique. The development of the UCLA Loneliness Scale, a short, 20-item general
measure of loneliness is reported. The measure has high internal consistency (coefficient
alpha=. 96) and atest-retest correlation over a two-month period of. 73. Concurrent and
preliminary construct validity are indicated by correlations with self-reports of current
loneliness and related emotional states, and by volunteering for a" loneliness clinic."
technique. The development of the UCLA Loneliness Scale, a short, 20-item general
measure of loneliness is reported. The measure has high internal consistency (coefficient
alpha=. 96) and atest-retest correlation over a two-month period of. 73. Concurrent and
preliminary construct validity are indicated by correlations with self-reports of current
loneliness and related emotional states, and by volunteering for a" loneliness clinic."
Research on loneliness has been hindered by the lack of a simple and reliable assessment technique. The development of the UCLA Loneliness Scale, a short, 20-item general measure of loneliness is reported. The measure has high internal consistency(coefficient alpha = .96) and atest-retest correlation over a two-month period of .73. Concurrent and preliminary construct validity are indicated by correlations with self-reports of current loneliness and related emotional states, and by volunteering for a "loneliness clinic."
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