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The current study is part of a series, and forms part of an ongoing project exploring the relationship of implicit group theories with generalised prejudice in adults and children. Following on from the previous studies, the current study aims to assess the reliability and factor structure of Implicit Group Theory (IGT) items, as well as measuring attitudes and willingness for contact with multiple societal groups. the studies will recruit adults, adolescents (12-14 years old) and children (9- 0 years old) to account for any developmental change. The IGT scale includes items related to the perceived malleability, permeability and homogeneity of groups in society, as well as elements of social essentialism. As part of the development of the IGT scale, SDO and RWA will be measured to assess convergent validity, and empathy will be measured to assess discriminant validity. Given the theoretical relevance of Need for Closure to entity based thinking, items related to the NFC facets order and predictability are also measured. Items from the previous study related to Intergroup Relations will also be included. All three age groups included in the study will be presented with identical or like-for like items; adults will be presented with more items than children and adolescents due to time issues. The three studies may form one future article, or several distinct but related articles.