Description: This diagnostic test questionnaire is designed to determine the level of loneliness, how much a person feels lonely.

The phenomenon of loneliness lies in the fact that the feeling of loneliness is perceived as an acutely subjective, highly individual and often unique experience. One of the most distinctive features of loneliness is a specific feeling of complete immersion in oneself. The feeling of loneliness is not like other experiences, it is holistic, covering absolutely everything.

Loneliness is a complex feeling that binds together something lost. inner world personality. The feeling of loneliness prompts a person to vigorously search for means of confronting this "illness", because loneliness acts against the basic expectations and hopes of a person and, thus, is perceived as highly undesirable.

There is a cognitive moment in the feeling of loneliness. Loneliness is a sign of one's own self; it tells the person "who I am in this life." Loneliness is a special form of self-perception, an acute form of self-consciousness.

Instruction.

You are presented with a series of statements. Consider each one in turn and rate in terms of frequency of their occurrence in relation to your life using four response options: "often", "sometimes", "rarely", "never". Mark the selected option with a "+" sign.

The text of the questionnaire (questions).

№	Statements	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
1	I'm unhappy doing so many things alone
2	I have no one to talk to
3	It's unbearable for me to be so alone
4	I miss communication
5	I feel like no one understands me
6	I find myself waiting for people to call, text me
7	There is no one I can turn to
8	I'm not close to anyone anymore
9	Those around me do not share my interests and ideas.
10	I feel abandoned
11	I am not able to relax and communicate with those around me.
12	I feel completely alone
13	My social relations and connections are superficial
14	I'm dying of longing for company
15	No one really knows me well
16	I feel isolated from others
17	I'm unhappy being so rejected
18	I find it hard to make friends
19	I feel excluded and isolated by others
20	People around me but not with me

Processing, the key to the loneliness test.

The number of each answer is counted.

The sum of the answers "often" is multiplied by 3,
"sometimes" - by 2,
"rarely" - by 1
and "never" to 0.
The results obtained are added up. The maximum possible indicator of loneliness is 60 points.

№	Statements	Often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
	I'm unhappy doing so many things alone
	I have no one to talk to
	It's unbearable for me to be so alone
	I miss communication
	I feel like nobody really understands themselves
	I find myself waiting for people to call or text me.
	There's no one I can turn to
	I'm not close to anyone anymore
	Those around me do not share my interests and ideas.
	I feel abandoned
	I am not able to relax and communicate with those around me.
	I feel completely alone
	My social relationships and connections are superficial
	I'm dying for company
	No one really knows me well
	I feel isolated from others
	I'm unhappy being so rejected
	I find it hard to make friends
	I feel excluded and isolated by others
	People around me but not with me

- meet very rarely - 4 points;

- sometimes - 3 points;

- they happen often - 2 points;

- almost always or always - 1 point.

The study is collective or individual. Test-takers receive an answer sheet, their attention is drawn to the fact that they do not make mistakes when filling out the form.

Questionnaire text

1. Do you notice that you have become more slow and lethargic, that there is no former energy?

2. Do you find it difficult to fall asleep if something disturbs you?

3. Do you feel depressed and oppressed?

4. Do you ever feel anxious in some way (as if something is about to happen), although there is no particular reason?

5. Do you notice that now you feel less need for friendship and affection than before?

6. Do you get the idea that there is little joy and happiness in your life?

7. Do you notice that you have become somehow indifferent, there are no former interests and hobbies?

8. Do you have periods of such anxiety that you can't even sit still?

9. Waiting makes you anxious and nervous?

10. Do you have nightmares?

11. Do you feel anxious and worried about someone or something?

12. Do you ever feel that you are treated with indifference, no one seeks to understand you and sympathize with you, and you feel lonely (lonely)?

13. Have you noticed that your arms or legs are often in restless movement?

14. Do you feel impatient, restless or fussy?

15. Do you often feel like being alone?

16. Do you notice that your loved ones treat you with indifference or even hostility?

17. Do you feel constrained and insecure in society?

18. Do you think that your girlfriends (friends) or relatives are happier than you?

19. Do you hesitate for a long time before making a decision?

20. Do you sometimes feel that you yourself are to blame for many troubles?

Table 2.14

The value of diagnostic coefficients of anxiety

Feature numbers	Points
	-1,38	-0,44	1,18	1,31	0,87
	-1,08	-1,3	-0,6	0,37	1,44
	-1,6	-1,34	-0,4	-0,6	0,88
	-1,11	0,0	0,54	1,22	0,47
	-0,9	-1,32	-0,41	-0,41	1,2
	-1,19	-0,2	1,04	1,03	0,4
	-0,78	-1,48	-1,38	0,11	0,48
	-1,26	-0,93	-0,4	0,34	1,24
	-1,23	-0,74	0,0	0,37	0,63
	-1,92	-0,36	0,28	0,56	0,1

Table 2.15

Significance of diagnostic coefficients of depression

Feature numbers	Points
	-1,58	-1,45	-0,41	0,7	1,46
	-1,51	1,53	-0,34	0,58	1,4
	-1,45	-1,26	-1,0	0,0	0,83
	-1,38	-1,62	-0,22	0,32	0,75
	-1,3	-1,5	-0,15	0,8	1,22
	-1,34	-1,34	-0,5	0,3	0,72
	-1,2	-1,23	-0,36	0,56	-0,2
	-1,08	-1,08	-1,18	0,0	0,46
	-1,2	-1,26	-0,37	0,21	0,42
	-1,08	-0,54	-0,1	0,25	0,32

Processing of received data. The points put down by the test take certain numerical values, which are indicated in the tables.

According to the values ​​indicated in the table. 2.14 and 2.15, the well-being score is replaced by a diagnostic coefficient. Following the recoding, the algebraic sum (taking into account the positive or negative sign) of the diagnostic coefficients for each scale is calculated separately.

The algebraic sum of the coefficients greater than +1.28 indicates a good mental state. A sum less than -1.28 indicates severe mental tension, anxiety, and depression. Intermediate values ​​(from -1.28 to +1.28) indicate data uncertainty. Typically, boundary values ​​are characterized by coefficients ranging from -5.6 to -1.28.

The borderline state of anxiety is manifested in a decrease in the threshold of excitation in relation to various stimuli, in indecision, impatience, and inconsistency in action. The neurotic reaction of anxiety as concern for one's own health and for the health of one's loved ones in communication with people is manifested in the fact that a person behaves insecurely.

Depression manifests itself in neurotic reactions - in a weakening of the tone of life and energy, in a decrease in the background of mood, narrowing and limiting contacts with others, a feeling of joylessness and loneliness.

The method of differential diagnosis of depressive states by V. Zung (adapted by T. I. Balashova)

The questionnaire was developed for the differential diagnosis of depressive states and conditions close to depression, for screening diagnostics in mass studies and for the purposes of preliminary, pre-hospital diagnostics.

Full testing with processing takes 20-30 minutes. The subject notes the answers on the form.

The level of depression (UD) is calculated by the formula:

where S is the sum of the crossed out numbers to the “direct” statements No. 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 19; Z is the sum of the numbers “reverse” to the crossed out statements No. 2, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20. For example: the number 1 is crossed out for statement No. 2, we put 4 points in the total; statement No. 5 has the answer 2 crossed out, we put 3 points in the total; for statement No. 6, the answer 3 is crossed out - we put 2 points in the amount; for statement No. 11, the answer 4 is crossed out - we add one point to the total, etc.

As a result, we get UD, which ranges from 20 to 80 points.

If the UD is not more than 50 points, then a state without depression is diagnosed. If the UD is more than 50 points and less than 59, then a conclusion is made about mild depression of a situational or neurotic origin. With an UD score of 60 to 69 points, a subdepressive state or masked depression is diagnosed. A true depressive state is diagnosed when the UD is more than 70 points.

Instruction. “Read carefully each of the following sentences and cross out the appropriate number on the right, depending on how you feel lately. Don't think about the questions for a long time, because there are no right or wrong answers.

Answer sheet

depression scale

FULL NAME________________________

Date of experience ______ Time _______

Statement	Never or occasionally	Sometimes	Often	Almost always or constantly
I feel overwhelmed
I feel my best in the morning
I have periods of crying or being close to tears
I have a bad night's sleep
My appetite is not worse than usual
I am pleased to look at attractive women, talk to them, be near
I notice that I am losing weight
Heart beats faster than usual
I get tired for no reason
I think as clearly as ever
It's easy for me to do what I can
I feel restless and can't sit still
I have hope for the future
I am more irritable than usual
It's easy for me to make decisions
I feel useful and necessary
I live enough full life
I feel that other people will be better off if I die.
I'm still happy with what always made me happy

The method of differential diagnosis of depressive states V. A. Zhmurova

Instruction. "Read each group of readings and choose the appropriate answer - 0, 1, 2, or 3."

Indicators of the level of subjective feeling of loneliness according to the method of Ferguson, Russell

Junior age group

Senior age group

The study revealed that indicators of feelings of loneliness in men in both age groups correspond to low level, and for women - the average level. However, the differences between men and women are not statistically significant. There is also a noticeable trend in men towards a decrease in average indicators of feelings of loneliness from younger to older age. Perhaps, over the years, people get used to their life situation, the severity of the experience decreases and there is an acceptance of everything that has been lived and is being lived at the moment.

A particularly high level of loneliness was found in persons of the older age group living in a boarding school. The indicators in this group correspond to the average level of feeling of loneliness on the Russell-Fergusson scale. For men, it is 22.6 points (for comparison: for men living in families - 10.1 points). For women living in a boarding school - 33 points, for those living in families - 13.4 points.

The technique was created by D. Russell and M. Fergusson and is aimed at identifying the experience of loneliness.

Instruction. You are presented with a series of statements. Consider each one in turn and rate the frequency of their occurrence in your life using four response options: “often” (3 points), “sometimes” (2 points), “rarely” (1 point), “never” (0 points). points). Mark the selected option with the appropriate number. Questionnaire text 1. I am unhappy doing so many things alone.

2. I have no one to talk to.

3. It is unbearable for me to be so alone.

4. I lack communication.

5. I feel like no one really understands me.

6. I often find myself waiting for people to call or text me.

7. There is no one to whom I could turn.

8. I am not close to anyone anymore.

9. Those who surround me do not share my interests and ideas.

10. I feel abandoned.

11. I am not able to relax and communicate with those around me.

12. I feel completely alone.

13. My social relationships and connections are superficial.

14. I'm dying for company.

15. In reality, no one knows me properly.

16. I feel isolated from others.

17. I am unhappy being so rejected.

18. I find it difficult to make friends.

19. I feel excluded and isolated by others.

20. People around me, but not with me.

Processing of results. The sum of points scored for all answers is calculated. The maximum possible indicator of loneliness is 60 points.

Interpretation. A high degree of loneliness corresponds to 41-60 points, an average - from 21 to 40 points, a low - from 0 to 20 points.

Test - "Longing for tenderness"

The test is taken from the book: Women's psychology / Comp. N. A. Litvintseva. - M 1994. In the test, I have changed questions 4,10 and 16 so that males can also use it.

Instruction. People, openly or subconsciously, yearn for tenderness, feel the need v it, and it seems to them that they themselves are able to bestow it. but

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it's hard to assess it. To facilitate this self-assessment, please answer the following questions (for questions 1-17, answers only a) yes, b) no).

1. As a child, did you willingly let your uncles and aunts kiss you?

2. Were your parents affectionate towards you?

3. Did you have a lot of plush toys as a child?

4. Do you feel jealous or sad when you see lovers kissing?

5. Do you like to dance?

6. Do you prefer slow dancing?

7. Do you have a habit of chewing on a pencil?

8. Are you able to achieve everything that you plan?

9. Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror in a negligee?

10. Do you have anything against when you are paid for in a cafe, restaurant, transport, cinema?

11. How do you eat: rather slowly than hastily?

12. Would you like to have (or maybe you have?) More than three children?

13. Are you very sensitive to noise?

14. Do you like to admire beautiful children, people, objects without any hesitation?

15. Are you known as a person who gives instructions and makes comments?

16. Are you willing to get rid of your childhood toys, especially those you loved?

17. Do you think it's possible to be gentle without erotic intentions?

18. How do you rate the tenderness of others?

a) she embarrasses you;

b) think that it can be manifested always and everywhere;

c) be humble.

19. What breed of dog do you like best? a) a hound;

b) poodle;

c) spaniel;

20 How do you deal with love letters?

a) save them for "eternal memory";

b) throw them away immediately;

c) keep them while you are in love. Results processing

3 points are scored for answers: 1a, 2a, For, 5a, 6a, 9a, 10a, 12a, 17a, 186, 19d.

2 points are scored for answers: 4a, 7a, 136, 19c, 20a.

1 point is given for answers: 8a, 11a, 14a, 15a, 16c, 18c, 196, 20c.

conclusions

If less than 20 points came out. You are not quite as gentle as you think you are. True, you would like those people who surround you to be affectionate with you, but you yourself do not want to show warm feelings. For this, you are simply cold, too sober, too often guided by reason, or maybe you just don’t know how to show feelings? That's probably how you were raised. After all, the child must first

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learn tenderness in order to learn it later. And only then will he be able to bestow it on others.

If scored 20-35 points. If you were given grades for tenderness, then you would get three plus, and even more, provided that you could overcome fear and embarrassment in expressing your feelings.

If more than 35 points You are a person full of tenderness, unable to hide your heartfelt feelings. You don’t see shortcomings in others, you have easier relationships with people.

If you score over 45 on this test, then you are the perfect mother or the perfect father.

Methodology "Self-assessment emotional states^

The technique was proposed by G. Eysenck. In the proposed version, two of the four scales related to emotional states are taken.

Instruction. We offer you a description of various mental states. If this state is very suitable for you, then 2 points are put for the answer; if suitable, but not very, then 1 point, if not suitable at all, then 0 points.

Questionnaire text

1. I do not feel confident in myself.

2. I often blush because of trifles.

3. My sleep is restless. 4. I easily get discouraged.

5. I worry about only imaginary troubles.

6. Difficulties scare me.

7. I like to delve into my shortcomings.

8. I am easily convinced.

9. I am suspicious.

10. I can hardly stand the waiting time.

11. Quite often it seems to me that situations from which a way out can be found are hopeless.

12. Troubles make me very upset, I lose heart.

13. When I am in big trouble, I tend to blame myself without sufficient reason.

14. Misfortunes and failures do not teach me anything.

15. I often refuse to fight, considering it fruitless.

16. I often feel defenseless.

17. Sometimes I have a state of despair.

18. I feel confused in front of difficulties.

19. In difficult moments of life, sometimes I behave like a child, I want to be pitied.

20. I consider my character flaws to be irreparable.

Processing survey results. Calculate the amount of points scored on each scale: Anxiety scale - “yes” answers to questions 1-10; scale of frustration - answers "yes" to questions 11-20.

Establishing diagnosis. 0-7 points - low propensity to this condition, 8-14 points - average propensity, 15-20 points - high propensity to the condition.

Subject status of the methodology: the study of the emotional sphere

The purpose of diagnosing: determining the level of subjective feeling of loneliness

Table No. 11 "Primary results of the study"

	Possible answer
Transformed
Final

The subexpert is diagnosed average level expressiveness of the subjective feeling of loneliness.

Methodology for diagnosing self-esteem

Subject status of the methodology: the study of personality traits

Operational status of psychodiagnostic technique: test

The purpose of diagnosis: the study of self-esteem, reactive and personal anxiety

Table No. 12 "Primary results of the study"

	Possible answer
no it's not	perhaps so		quite right
	Possible answer
Almost never			almost always

The indicator of situational (reactive) anxiety is 63, which indicates high level situational anxiety. In the behavioral aspect, this is characterized by: high anxiety, nervousness, tension. May lead to impaired attention, fine coordination.

The indicator of personal anxiety is 55, which indicates a high level of personal anxiety. In the behavioral aspect, this is characterized by: a stable tendency to perceive a wide range of situations as threatening, to respond to such situations with a state of anxiety. Perhaps a direct correlation with the presence of a neurotic conflict, with emotional and neurotic breakdowns and psychosomatic diseases.