What this djgls loneliness scale measures
This djgls loneliness scale estimates self-reported DJGL loneliness alone sad left out no close crowd empty frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into alone sad, left out, no close, crowd empty. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your loneliness frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed DJGL loneliness alone sad left out no close crowd empty frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Alone sad
How often loneliness alone sad frequency signals appear.
Left out
How often loneliness left out frequency signals appear.
No close
How often loneliness no close frequency signals appear.
Crowd empty
How often loneliness crowd empty frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the djgls loneliness scale
Complete 22 items to receive your loneliness frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your loneliness frequency index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Loneliness Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed DJGL loneliness alone sad left out no close crowd empty frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Loneliness Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring DJGL loneliness alone sad left out no close crowd empty frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Loneliness Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent DJGL loneliness alone sad left out no close crowd empty frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report djgls loneliness scale patterns on this screener
- A loneliness frequency index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Loneliness frequency index and sibling screeners
This djgls loneliness scale screener uses original frequency items across four domains: alone sad, left out, no close, crowd empty. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Loneliness quiz | Loneliness broad rather than DJGL alone left out crowd empty items |
| Social anxiety quiz | Social anxiety rather than DJGL no close frequency screener cues |
Djgls Loneliness Scale FAQ
What does this djgls loneliness scale measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a loneliness frequency index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does DJGL score diagnose depression or social anxiety disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate loneliness or mood concerns after full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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