Eight-hundred and five social workers (Mean age = 38.45 years; SD = 9.73, range = 23−71; 92.7%
females) employed in different services in the region of Veneto (Italy) participated in the study for the validation of SESSW. They were members of the regional professional association and have been working as social workers for at least one year. The average length of service was 12.27 (SD = 9.42)