So, what's going on?

Greg here. I'm working on a project for myself and for a handful of friends who have confided in me that they are feeling lonely. This form is the first part of a program I'm putting together to help people who are trying to figure out their current world.

I'm only sharing the link to this form with people I know very well to help test out the data gathering. I will not share independent results with anyone other than you directly. And those results will come with draft version of curriculum based on your results.

Loneliness affects everyone differently, and understanding how it manifests in your life is the first step toward addressing it. This quiz will help you identify the type(s) of loneliness you might be feeling and offer personalized suggestions to reconnect and thrive.

Please take your time and reflect before answering.

Please provide your first name

Reflecting on the past

Can you recall a time in the last five years when you didn’t feel lonely?

During that time, which of the following were present in your life? (Select all that apply.)

Stable job or work

Stable health

Close friendships

Stable family

Stable family connections

Cared for pets

Cared for people

Active involvement in hobbies

Active involvement in community

Active involvement in church

Did you spend more time with people face-to-face during that period compared to now?

Was there someone you confided in regularly during that time?

Did you feel more understood or represented in your environment back then?

What does loneliness mean to you? (Select all that apply.)

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Not having anyone to hang out with regularly.

Feeling like everyone else has close friends, but I don’t.

Not being invited to events or gatherings.

Feeling like no one truly knows or understands me.

Not having someone I can talk to about my deeper thoughts or feelings.

Feeling disconnected even when I’m surrounded by people.

Struggling to connect with my colleagues or feel valued at work.

Not having someone to share ideas or collaborate with at work.

Feeling isolated in a team that doesn’t communicate well.

Not feeling part of something bigger than myself.

Feeling disconnected from my community or a lack of shared purpose.

Struggling to find a way to contribute to causes I care about.

Spending hours online but still feeling disconnected.

Not feeling supported or understood in my digital interactions.

Having lots of online friends but no one to connect with in real life.

Other (Please Specify):

Reflecting on today

Do you feel lonely now?

I often wish I had more friends or social activities to attend.

I feel like I'm missing a sense of belonging to a group or community.

I feel like no one truly understands me.

I lack someone I can turn to for emotional support or to share my deepest feelings.

I feel disconnected from a sense of purpose or meaning in life.

I feel isolated even when I’m surrounded by people.

I’ve recently experienced a major life change, such as moving or starting a new job, that left me feeling disconnected.

I feel cut off from my usual support network due to circumstances beyond my control.

I feel like people around me don’t understand or share my cultural or personal values.

I’ve felt consistently lonely for months or years, even when I’ve tried to connect with others.

I feel like loneliness has become a permanent part of my life.

News and media consumption

How much time do you spend on social media each day?

How do you feel after using social media?

Do you find that social media helps you build meaningful relationships?

How would you describe your feelings about the current political climate?

Have political discussions affected your relationships?

How often do you check or read the news?

How do you consume the news? (Select all that apply.)

Read

Listen

Watch

How does consuming news make you feel?

Do you feel that the news you consume connects you to others?

Thank you!

I apprecitate you, your trust and help. I will be in touch directly through email to share your results in the near future.