Table 4.

Notable differences in frequencies of reported experiences across age groups

		18–29 (n = 34)	30–39 (n = 35)	≥40 (n = 35)	Relevant pairwise comparisons*
		n	n	n
Attempted complete abstinence from pornography, masturbation, and orgasm	Yes	17	18	8	18–29 vs. ≥ 40: χ2(1) = 5.50
	No	17	17	27	30–39 vs. ≥ 40: χ2(1) = 6.12
Reported negative affect during abstinence	Yes	18	2	4	18–29 vs 30-39: χ2(1) = 18.69
	No	16	33	31	18–29 vs ≥ 40: χ2(1) = 13.68
Reported “withdrawal-like” symptoms during abstinence	Yes	14	12	4	18–29 vs ≥ 40: χ2(1) = 7.92
	No	20	23	31	30–39 vs ≥ 40: χ2(1) = 5.19
Reported at least one relapse during abstinence attempt	Yes	27	16	12	18–29 vs 30–39: χ2(1) = 8.34
	No	7	19	23	18–29 vs ≥ 40: χ2(1) = 14.29
Reported positive affective effects of abstinence	Yes	16	7	2	18–29 vs 30-39: χ2(1) = 5.68
	No	18	28	33	18–29 vs ≥ 40: χ2(1) = 15.29

*All significant at p < .025 (Bonferroni-adjusted)