Psychological Well-Being Index Research Articles

The Role of Training in Children's Art School in Fostering Psychological Wellbeing

The study addresses psychological features underlying healthy functioning of the individual and his/her successful management of stressful and tense situations. To study the role of training in children’s art school (CAS) in the formation of the given psychological features the authors conducted a comparative analysis of persons with full-time course of education in CAS and persons without such experience. The sample consisting of 257 participants was divided into three groups of comparison. The measures used in the study included the Ryff Scales of Psychological Wellbeing (adapted by T. D. Shevelkova and T. P. Fesenko), Maddi’s Hardiness Survey (modified by E. N. Osin and E. I. Rasskazova), and a questionnaire. The data were processed with the help of Kruskal–Wallis test, Mann–Whitney U test, and SPSS 20.0.
 The results have shown that the respondents with full-time training in CAS have higher indicators of psychological wellbeing and resilience. They are more aware of their value, integrity and meaningfulness of being, and have a more pronounced resource for coping with difficult, stressful situations. All these characteristics reflect the realm of experiences and states inherent in a healthy individual who is successful in his or her realization.
 The findings have revealed that even an incomplete course of studying in CAS creates the conditions for shaping personality wellbeing and resilience – features necessary for the person to combat stress and tension and function efficiently.

ОСОБЕННОСТИ ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО БЛАГОПОЛУЧИЯ СТУДЕНТОВ С РАЗЛИЧНЫМ СОМАТИЧЕСКИМ ЗДОРОВЬЕМ ДО И ВО ВРЕМЯ ПАНДЕМИИ COVID-19

Statement of the problem. The article focuses on one of the priority tasks of the state – the preservation and strengthening of the health of the population. The purpose of the study was to identify the features of the psychological well-being in students with different somatic health in the pre-pandemic and pandemic period associated with COVID-19. The hypothesis of the study was based on the assumption that students of the second and third groups of dispensary observation with a low level of psychological well-being during the pandemic associated with COVID-19 will have lower psychological well-being than in the pre-pandemic period, and students of the first group of dispensary observation will have psychological well-being not changed. The methodological basis of the study was the concept of psychological well-being by С. Riff and approaches to understanding dispensary observation based on the legislative framework in the field of healthcare. Materials and methods. The presented results of an empirical study were obtained on a sample of medical university students. The study was carried out in 2 stages: stage 1 – in the pre-pandemic period, stage 2 – in the pandemic period. The study was conducted using a specially developed module for psychological diagnostics https://krasgmu.ru/index.php?page[common]=psy, which allows for data collection, automatic processing, and obtaining statistical data on a specific population of respondents. In an automated mode, the technique of “The scales of psychological well-being” by С. Riff was used. The study involved 311 students of KrasSMU at each stage of the study. Research results. No significant differences were found in the representatives of the first group of dispensary observation, which suggests a relationship between somatic health and the ability to maintain psychological well-being in difficult life situations (for example, during the Covid-19 pandemic). Noticeable differences were found in a number of parameters among representatives of the second and third groups of dispensary observation, indicating that for the respondents with somatic diseases it is more difficult to survive the pandemic period (confirmed by a decrease in the second stage of the number of respondents demonstrating a high level on the scale “Autonomy” and “Environmental Management” in both groups, as well as a decrease in the number of respondents in the third group of dispensary observation, belonging to the average level on the “Environment Management” scale and the average and high level on the “Goal in life” scale). The absence of significant differences on the scales “Positive Relations with Others”, “Personal Growth”, “Self-Acceptance” in all three groups was recorded, indicating stability of these indicators of psychological well-being during the pandemic period. Conclusion. It is concluded that it is the respondents with chronic somatic diseases who are more difficult to survive the pandemic period. The data obtained indicate the need to develop special programs for the psychological support of students with somatic diseases during the epidemiological regime.

Well-Being Profiles of Pre-service Teachers in Hong Kong: Associations with Teachers' Self-Efficacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The present study aims to (1) identify the profiles of subjective well-being (SWB) and psychological well-being (PWB) in a sample of pre-service teachers during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong, and (2) explore how different profiles are linked with teachers’ self-efficacy. Participants were 291 pre-service teachers (Mage = 21.295, SD = 2.812, female = 89.903%) who were invited to complete self-report measures of SWB, PWB, and teachers’ self-efficacy. Latent profile analysis with maximum likelihood estimation was conducted to identify well-being profiles that emerged in this sample. The results suggested a 3-class model with a high, moderate, and low well-being group. The findings also revealed that the pre-service teachers’ well-being profiles as reflected by SWB and PWB indicators were consistent. Moreover, the pre-service teachers in the higher well-being group reported higher teaching self-efficacy than those in the lower well-being group. Findings highlighted the benefits of supporting pre-service teachers’ well-being (i.e., SWB and PWB) to maintain their teachers’ self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic when teacher education and practicum are significantly disrupted. Interventions targeting various positive psychological skills (e.g., mindfulness, self-compassion, and positive reappraisal) are warranted. Future investigation is needed to examine the longitudinal relationship between pre-service teachers’ well-being and self-efficacy.

Authentic leader(ship) development and leaders' psychological well-being: an outcome-wide analysis

PurposeDespite a fast-growing interest in leadership development programs, there is limited research on the impacts of leadership development and a narrow focus on professional competencies as outcomes. The authors’ aim was to test whether authentic leadership development (ALD), an identity-based leadership development approach, is associated with positive changes in leaders' psychological well-being.Design/methodology/approachIn a large sample of leaders (N = 532) from five different ALD programs, the authors conducted a pre-registered outcome-wide analysis and tested within-person changes in key indicators of psychological well-being and explored individual differences moderating these changes.FindingsResults showed significant increases in self-concept clarity, sense of purpose in life and personal growth about two to three weeks after the programs ended. Changes in stress and health were not consistent. These changes did not differ across socio-demographic status (gender, age), work-related factors (leadership, industry and tenure) and most personality factors (extraversion, agreeableness, openness to experience). Those with high emotional variability experienced greater improvements in some outcomes of well-being while individuals with higher income and conscientiousness (who had high baseline self-concept clarity) experienced smaller improvements. Longer follow-up assessments were associated with smaller changes.Originality/valueAs one of the most comprehensive assessments of ALD outcomes to date, this study shows the potential of ALD for improving outcomes beyond leadership skills, the well-being of leaders, highlighting the return on value in leadership development and pointing to learning and development as a workplace well-being intervention.

Psychological well-being of Chinese and Russian academically gifted adolescents: comparative analysis

Introduction.Psychological well-being is the most important resource and condition for the development of human potential, which determines the relevance of studying the psychological well-being of gifted children and adolescents, including cross-cultural analysis of this phenomenon. The article presents the comparative analysis of the psychological well-being of Chinese and Russian adolescents who study at specialized educational programs for academically gifted school students.Materials and Methods.The sample consisted of 177 15-years-old adolescents (45.8% female) from China and Russia (62 adolescents enrolled in specialized educational programs for academically gifted schoolchildren, and 115 adolescents enrolled in general education programs). The empirical data were collected with the use of K. Riff Scale of Psychological Well-being (adopted in Russian and Chinese) and a questionnaire for assessing the adolescents’ attitude to their giftedness (only for samples of gifted adolescents).Results.The profiles of psychological well-being of Chinese and Russian academically gifted adolescents have no statistically significant differences, but there is significant differences between the profiles of the comparison groups in the parameters "personal growth" (F=3.16) and "self-acceptance" (F=3.21), higher indicators for both parameters were found in the Russian comparison group. At the same time, Chinese academically gifted adolescents outperform their peers from the comparison group in the parameters "goals in life", "personal growth", "autonomy", "positive relationships" and in the total indicator of psychological well-being (4.27≤F≤9.19), academically gifted adolescents from Russia – only in the parameter "autonomy" (F=4.28). In the sample of Russian academically gifted adolescents, the attitude to their giftedness is not related to psychological well-being, in the sample of gifted adolescents from China it is related to the total indicator of well-being, as well as components of personal growth and self-acceptance (0.40≤r≤0.44).Discussion and Conclusions.The results are discussed in the context of the analysis of culturally determined differences in the social situation of personality development for Chinese and Russian adolescent.

Heart Rate Variability Control Using a Biofeedback and Wearable System.

Heart rate variability is an important physiological parameter in medicine. This parameter is used as an indicator of physiological and psychological well-being and even of certain pathologies. Research on biofeedback integrates the fields of biological application (physiological behavior), system modeling, and automated control. This study proposes a new method for modeling and controlling heart rate variability as heart rate acceleration, a model expressed in the frequency domain. The model is obtained from excitation and response signals from heart rate variability, which through the instrumental variables method and the minimization of a cost function delivers a transfer function that represents the physiological phenomenon. This study also proposes the design of an adaptive controller using the reference model. The controller controls heart rate variability based on the light actuators designed here, generating a conditioned reflex that allows individuals to self-regulate their state through biofeedback, synchronizing this action to homeostasis. Modeling is conducted in a target population of middle-aged men who work as firefighters and forest firefighters. This study validates the proposed model, as well as the design of the controllers and actuators, through a simple experiment based on indoor cycling. This experiment has different segments, namely leaving inertia, non-controlled segment, and actively controlled segment.

Predicting Psychological Well-Being Based on Psychological Capital Components and Stress Coping Strategies: A Case Study of Hormozgan Province Gas Company

Introduction: The increasing importance of having capable employees in organizations to achieve the goals emphasizes the need to pay more attention to the psychological well-being of employees and the factors affecting it. This study aims to investigate the role of components of psychological capital and stress coping strategies in predicting the psychological well-being of employees of Hormozgan Gas Company.
 Methods: This applied correlational study was conducted cross-sectionally and by cluster sampling method in 1400 on 130 personnel of Hormozgan Gas Company. In order to collect data, Lutans Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ), Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS-21), and Reef Psychological Well-Being scale (RSPWB) were used. Then, the data were analyzed using SPSS-24 software and stepwise regression test.
 Results: The results of this study showed that there is a positive correlation between psychological well-being and psychological capital and problem-based coping strategies and a negative correlation between psychological well-being and emotion-centered coping strategy. The variables of hope, resilience, and emotion-based coping strategy have an effective predictive role on the psychological well-being index.
 Conclusion: High resilience and hope and the use of problem-oriented coping styles predict higher psychological well-being of employees. Therefore, it is suggested that managers consider more educational programs to improve psychological capital, educate appropriate coping styles, and use more problem-solving strategies for employees, and strengthen resilience and hope in them.

Mental Health during the Early Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Hong Kong Study.

This study addressed the impact on mental health and wellbeing in relation to views of the self, the world, and the future during the early stage of the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak. An online survey battery included the 21-item Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Subjective Happiness Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, Adult Hope Scale, and two specifically-written items measuring the valence quality and quantity of the impact of the pandemic. A total of 345 Hong Kong residents (54% females) responded; 17.1%, 24.7%, and 19.7% reported elevated levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. The prevalence of these issues was lower in this Hong Kong sample than reported in other COVID-19 studies, possibly due to the past experience of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak in Hong Kong in promoting the voluntary wearing of masks in public places and introducing social distancing measures during the early first wave of the pandemic. Correlational analyses showed associations between positive views about the self (higher self-compassion), the world (higher positive valence), and the future (more hope) and better mental health and psychological wellbeing (fewer depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms; more happiness). Regression analyses indicated a differential predicting power of the three views on the four selected mental health and psychological wellbeing indicators. Intervention programs to alleviate distress and/or promote better wellbeing should be matched to the specific problems encountered by the sufferers.

Social isolation and psychological well-being among older Chinese Americans: Does resilience mediate the association?

Social isolation imposes risks to an individual's psychological well-being. However, few studies have examined the role of resilience on these associations among older Chinese Americans, the fastest-growing aging population across all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. We aim to examine the associations of social isolation with indicators of psychological well-being and the mediating role of resilience in these associations. Data were derived from 398 Chinese older adults aged over 55 residing in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 2018. Psychological well-being was measured by psychological distress, life satisfaction, and happiness. Multivariate linear regressions and ordered logistic regressions were conducted. Social isolation was positively associated with psychological distress and negatively associated with life satisfaction and happiness (all p<0.05). By contrast, resilience was associated with lower levels of psychological distress and higher levels of life satisfaction and happiness (all p<0.05). Moreover, the findings supported our hypothesis that resilience mediated the association between social isolation and psychological well-being. With regard to social isolation, resilience contributed to 32.0% of its association with distress, 24.9% of the association with life satisfaction, and 16.3% of the association with happiness. Our findings revealed a significant association between social isolation and psychological well-being and the mediating role of resilience in the association of older Chinese Americans in Hawaii. The study findings expand our understanding of psychological resources in older Chinese Americans and emphasize the importance of developing intervention programs to foster social connection and resilience among an understudied population.

Occupational Health and Well-being Questionnaire (OHWQ): an instrument to assess psychosocial risk and protective factors in the workplace

ObjectivesPsychosocial stressors at work have been identified as significant risk factors for several mental and physical health problems. These stressors must be compensated by psychosocial resources to prevent or reduce adverse effects on health. Questionnaires measuring these stressors and resources already exist, but none integrate digital stress, ethical culture, and psychosocial safety climate; factors that are increasingly linked to workers’ health. This study aims to develop and establish the psychometric properties of one of the most comprehensive instruments measuring the psychosocial work environment to date: the Occupational Health and Well-being Questionnaire (OHWQ). Study designA cross-sectional validation study is proposed to develop the OHWQ and document its psychometric properties. MethodsThe OHWQ was developed from validated instruments to which new items were added. The questionnaire includes psychosocial dimensions, along with indicators of psychological distress, musculoskeletal disorders, and well-being. It was administered to a sample of 2770 participants from a population working in the academic field. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and the calculation of Cronbach's α coefficient were used to identify the variables, items, and, dimensions of the OHWQ and to document its main psychometric properties. ResultsThe acceptability of the measurement model was evaluated by the reliability of the items, internal consistency between the items, and the convergent and discriminant validity. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Using factor analyses and cut-off rules, the new instrument has 124 items grouped into 22 dimensions. The OHWQ demonstrated satisfactory reliability and validity, as well as reasonable fit indices. The internal consistency of the scales was also good (Cronbach's α = 0.68–0.96, median = 0.85). ConclusionThe OHWQ demonstrated good psychometric properties. It could be useful for both research purposes and for workplaces interested in developing concrete action plans aimed at improving the balance between psychosocial work stressors and resources.

On the Role of Chinese English as a Foreign Language: Teachers' Well-Being and Loving Pedagogy in Their Academic Engagement.

Positive emotions are regarded as vital issues in English as a foreign language (EFL) instruction. This study attempted to consider the relationships between Chinese EFL teachers’ psychological well-being, loving Pedagogy, and work engagement as the constructs of positive psychology in academic contexts. It also tried to examine the contribution of psychological well-being and loving pedagogy in work engagement. To this end, 414 Chinese EFL teachers including participated in this study. The three questionnaires called Dispositions toward Loving Pedagogy Scale, Index of Psychological Well-Being at Work, and Self-report Engagement Questionnaire were distributed among learners. The findings showed significant relationships between well-being, loving pedagogy, and work engagement. Moreover, the results indicated that teachers’ psychological well-being significantly predicted their work engagement. This study provided some implications for teachers, teacher educators, and educational policy-makers to raise their awareness of adopting loving pedagogy and boosting teacher well-being for the enhancement of teacher involvement in academic contexts.

AGRONEGOCIOS, DISTRIBUCIÓN Y BIENESTAR BALCARCE, PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA (2019)

This paper describes and analyzes the relationship between the agribusiness model and the welfare of the population in Balcarce, an agricultural territory in southeastern Buenos Aires, Argentina. The characteristics of the agribusiness model (farm size, labor force employed and wealth generated) are described and linked to poverty, labor, subjective well-being and education indices. As general conclusions, it was observed that the sector spills little and does not stimulate positive indices of psychological well-being. In spite of the fact that the agricultural sector generates enough wealth to allow all the inhabitants of the district to live above the poverty line, a little more than 55% of the population is poor or indigent. The agricultural sector demands 13.5% of the EAP, and subjective wellbeing is lower among those directly linked to the agricultural sector.

Psychological well-being in US veterans with non-fatal suicide attempts: A multi-cohort population-based study

BackgroundMost people who survive suicide attempts neither re-attempt suicide nor die by suicide. Research on suicide attempt survivors has primarily focused on negative endpoints (e.g., increased suicide risk) rather than positive outcomes. One important outcome is psychological well-being (PWB), defined as positive functioning across emotional, intrapersonal, and interpersonal domains. We compared PWB among US military veterans with (i.e., attempt survivors) and without (i.e., non-attempters) a history of suicide attempt(s) using data from three nationally representative cohorts. MethodsEach US veteran cohort (Cohort1: N = 3148; Cohort2: N = 1474; Cohort3: N = 4042) completed measures of suicidality (e.g., attempt history), character strengths (e.g., curiosity, optimism), psychological symptoms (e.g., depression), and indicators of PWB (e.g., happiness). t-Tests were conducted to examine group differences in PWB; hierarchical regressions were conducted to examine suicide attempt status as a predictor of PWB controlling for symptoms and demographics. Multivariable regressions were conducted to identify predictors of PWB among attempt survivors. ResultsIn each cohort, reported PWB was markedly lower among suicide attempt survivors than non-attempters (ds = 0.9–1.2), even after adjusting for mental health symptoms. Individual differences in PWB were observed, with a subset of suicide attempt survivors reporting higher PWB levels than non-attempters (1.4–7.4 %). Curiosity and optimism were positively associated with PWB among suicide attempt survivors (rs = 0.60–0.78). LimitationsData were cross-sectional, limiting inferences about causation and directionality of associations. ConclusionsFindings highlight diminished PWB as an important and understudied concern among veteran attempt survivors. Collectively, our findings underscore the importance of considering PWB in the research, assessment, and treatment of suicidality.

Особенности состояний психологического благополучия сотрудников органов внутренних дел с различным уровнем служебной лояльности

The article considers the problem of interrelation of service loyalty and substantiates the position that loyalty is not only a significant factor in ensuring the effectiveness of professional activity, but also an indicator of subjective well-being. The aim of the paper is to establish psychological peculiarities of psychological well-being experience by internal affairs officers with different levels of loyalty. The hypothesis of the research was the assumption that there is a reliably significant relationship between the indicators of loyalty and psychological well-being of internal affairs officers. The research sample consisted of active employees of territorial bodies of internal affairs (n=200, male - 153, female - 47, the length of service of respondents was 10.6 years and age - 33 years). Research methods: loyalty measurement technique by S.S. Baranskaya, Organizational Loyalty Scale by J. Meyer, N. Allen, Psychological Well-being Scale by K. Riff (adaptation by T.D. Shevelenkov, P.P. Fesenko), method «Motive realization possibility» by V.I. Dominyak. The study revealed common and different values in the indicators of groups of employees with high and low levels of loyalty on the scales of «Autonomy» and «Personal Growth» (p≤0.05). The correlation analysis revealed reliable positive relations of psychological well-being and emotional, professional loyalty, and negative relations of well-being and disloyal behavior in the group of employees with high loyalty level. In the group of employees with a low level of loyalty, the values of well-being correlate positively with the values of professional loyalty and negatively with the values of continued and normative loyalty.

Resilience, self-compassion, and indices of psychological wellbeing: a not so simple set of relationships

ABSTRACT Objective Resilience and self-compassion are related, yet distinct, constructs that have each been separately associated with psychological wellbeing. This study aimed to examine the relative contribution of these constructs to psychological wellbeing simultaneously by investigating whether greater levels of resilience and self-compassion were associated with improved psychological wellbeing as represented by greater optimism, life satisfaction, and positive affect, and lower negative affect and psychological distress. Method Participants (N = 168) in this online cross-sectional study first completed a demographic survey. Following this, participants completed measures of resilience, self-compassion, optimism, life satisfaction, positive affect, negative affect, and psychological distress. Results Multiple linear regression analyses indicated that self-compassion and resilience both held a moderate-to-strong positive association with optimism and life satisfaction, and a moderate-to-strong negative association with depressive symptoms. Only self-compassion was associated with anxiety, stress, and negative affect, all with a moderate-to-strong negative effect. Only resilience was associated with positive affect. Here, a moderate-to-strong positive effect was observed. Conclusions Results suggested that self-compassion and resilience contribute to psychological wellbeing in different ways. This indicates that targeted interventions aimed at increasing self-compassion and resilience simultaneously may contribute to improvements in different components of wellbeing.

Spiritual values and work-related wellbeing of Indian pharmaceutical scientists

The current research article aims to investigate spiritual values a predictor of the work-related well-being of pharmaceutical scientists in Indian Pharmaceutical companies. For the same, 150 scientists working in different pharmaceutical companies in India were asked to respond to questionnaires viz., the Spiritual Values Scale (SVS) - Husain, Zehra and Jahan (2013), and Index of Psychological Well-being at Work (IPWBW) - Sandilya and Shahnawaz (2018). The findings suggest spiritual values and its dimensions (values fostering high quality work, intrinsic qualities and natural qualities) as significant predictors of the work-related well-being as well as its facets (interpersonal fit at work, thriving at work, feeling of competency at work, perceived recognition at work and desire for involvement at work) of pharmacy scientists. It was found that spiritual values and its dimensions had significant predictive influence on work-related well-being.

"Does Being Grateful Help? The Construct of Gratitude as an Index of Psychological Well-Being"

Andrea Boggero1*, Lavinia Pentimalli1 and Giovanni Del Puente2 Author Affiliations 1Department of Education Sciences [DISFOR], University of Genoa, Italy 2DiNoGMi, Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, section of Psychiatry, University of Genoa, Italy Received: June 02, 2022 | Published: June 15, 2022 Corresponding author: Andrea Boggero, Department of Education Sciences [DISFOR], University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2022.44.007070

Features of personal anxiety as an indicator of psychological well-being in women

Introduction. The article presents the theoretical and methodological foundations and empirical study of the phenomenon of psychological well-being and personal anxiety in women as an indicator of their well-being. Aim. To substantiate theoretically and study empirically the impact of personal anxiety on women's well-being. Methods. Personal anxiety (Spielberger-Hanin), Psychological Well-being Scale (K. Riff), and The Scale of Subjective Well-being (A. Perude-Badu, adapted by M. Sokolova). Results. Psychological features of women with different levels of well-being and personal anxiety have been identified. The analysis of theoretical and empirical data confirmed the existence of a relationship between the psychological well-being and anxiety in women. Conclusions. In order to promote psychological well-being through socio-psychological support, a training program to reduce anxiety in women and develop their trust in others was developed and tested. The program used special techniques and instruments whose effectiveness was proved in practice.

The Emotions, Coping, and Psychological Well-Being in Time of COVID-19: Case of Master's Students.

Background: Master’s students have been affected by COVID-19 and the changing study conditions due to the lockdown. The aim was to uncover changes in emotions, coping strategies, and psychological well-being during a pandemic. Methods: Ryff scale, multidimensional emotion questionnaire, and Brief COPE scale. Participants: sample of 118 master’s students after the first wave and 128 master’s students after the second wave. Results: After the second wave of COVID-19, the happy, enthusiastic, and inspired scores of the emotion construct components increased statistically significantly (p < 0.05), but the scores of the components sad, afraid, angry, ashamed, and anxious decreased significantly (p < 0.05). After the first wave, students commonly used planning, positive reframing, self-blame, humor, and acceptance coping strategies, which are classified as problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies. The psychological well-being of master’s students after the second wave was statistically (p < 0.05) better than that after the first wave in many indicators. Environment mastery skills did not change significantly. Significant associations were revealed between the same components of psychological well-being, emotion, and coping strategies. Conclusions: This study showed that the master’s students improved their adaptive abilities probably in the environment of long-term exposure to coronavirus disease, as most psychological well-being indicators improved significantly after the second wave.

Assessment of Loneliness During the Pandemic: Comparing Various Short Forms of the UCLA Loneliness Scale in South Africa Using Classical Test Theory and Mokken Analysis

An important mental health concern arising from the COVID-19 pandemic was the loneliness resulting from the lockdown measures taken by many countries due to the outbreak. Thus, loneliness needs to be studied in detail for intervention purposes. The UCLA Loneliness Scale is the most widely used measure of loneliness. However, the 20-item measure has some drawbacks, including questionnaire fatigue, especially when used with other measures, and a lack of accurate responses to all items. In this study, we evaluated two short forms of the UCLA Loneliness Scale used in other studies (UCLA-10 and UCLA-8), as well as a five-item version developed in this study, through the classical test theory and Mokken analysis with two different sample groups (teachers, N = 337; students, N = 355). The results of the Mokken analysis and the confirmatory factor analysis showed that the UCLA-10 and UCLA-5 were unidimensional and exhibited reliability and convergent validity. In contrast, the UCLA-8 was multidimensional and violated several assumptions of monotonicity and invariant item-ordering, although it showed satisfactory reliability and concurrent validity. All three versions of the scale correlated significantly with other indices of psychological well-being regarding concurrent validity, and the correlation coefficients were comparable to the coefficients of the 20-item version with the same variables. All three versions of the loneliness scale also demonstrated satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity. The results indicated that the UCLA-10 and UCLA-5 can be used as reliable and valid measures when the use of the long version of the UCLA Loneliness Scale is unsuitable.