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The "Lonely Expat" Survey
Photo by Maro Grigorea
This is a survey conducted with the purpose to bring more awareness on the Loneliness phase an individual may go through as an expat. Please reply to these questions if you are
currently
an expat
, and you would like to share your experience. This will help us understand and help more all the internationals and their families who are in transition.
*If you have been an expat in a place for a long time, please reply to the questions considering your
current
thoughts, beliefs and emotions, and not the ones you had when you first relocated.*
In AntiLoneliness, we respect your privacy and the information you share with us. Before you submit your answer, please confirm that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy (under the menu "About")
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Name (*The survey is anonymous and confidential. You can either put only your first name, your full name or a nickname)
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First
Last
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Age
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Gender
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Male
Female
Country & City of Origin
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Country & City of Residence
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Living as an Expat for (please state number of years)
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Moved to last city of residence since... (month/year)
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Work
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Unemployed
Student
Working
Self-employed
In transition
Unsatisfied with my work
Retired
Relationship Status
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Single
In a relationship
In a relationship with children
Married
Married with children
Single Parent
Separated
Widowed
Living alone
Living with someone else
If other, please specify:
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Have you noticed any PHYSICAL symptoms that did not exist before moving to a new city/country? Check any of the following symptoms that apply to you.
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Headache
Back pain
Breathing problems
Neck pain
Palpitations
Stomach troubles
Skin problem
Numbness
Restless feet
None
Other
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Have you noticed any EMOTIONAL symptoms that did not exist before moving to a new city/country? Check any of the following symptoms that apply to you.
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Anxious
Confused
Hopeless
Sad
Angry
Impatient
Tense
Guilty
Fearful
Depressed
Lonely
None
Other
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Have you noticed any BEHAVIORAL symptoms that did not exist before moving to a new city/country? Check any of the following symptoms that apply to you.
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Tension
Boredom
Aggressiveness
Lack of concentration
Less assertiveness
Restlessness
Lack of motivation
Insomnia
Eating problems
None
Other
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Please read the statements and choose one of the options below. Remember: there is no right or wrong.
1. I feel lonely when I am homesick.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
2. There is always someone I can talk to about my day-to-day problems.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
3. I miss having a really close friend.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
4. I feel homesick.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
5. I don’t feel connected to the people around me.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
6. When I am homesick, I call friends that I can count on.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
7. I feel sad for leaving behind all my important people and relationships.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
8. Outside my work/study, I am often alone.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
9. I miss the pleasure of the company of others.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
10. I feel lonely.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
11. I feel there is no meaning or purpose in what I do in order to connect with others.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
12. I have a hard time trying to make friends.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
13. I find the circle of my friends and acquaintances too limited.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
14. I see people are hesitant to try connecting with me.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
15. I feel different from others.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
16. I miss having people around.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
17. Making friends in a different country/culture is easy.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
18. I feel I don’t belong in this country/in this culture.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
19. I don’t feel motivated to make new friends.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
20. Making new friends takes a lot of effort and time, and I am not willing to invest right now.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
21. I feel like I won't be able to make new friends.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
22. I don’t feel safe/at home here.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
23. I am afraid to be rejected in this culture.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
24. I am afraid to come closer to people here because that means that I will forget the relationships and people I loved in my previous place/ country of origin.
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Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
THANK YOU
very much for participating in this survey. You will hear from us soon.
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