Publication Date
Spring 5-4-2025
Document Type
Student Project
First Advisor
Hamayotsu, Kikue
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Department
Department of Political Science
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to explain the potential gaps in U.S. state-level policies from Illinois, Utah, and California. The scope of this paper focuses on policies that specifically address the emerging issue of child influencers. Through a comparative analysis, I found that states like Illinois, California, and Utah all lack enforcement mechanisms, which rational choice theory explains are crucial for ensuring policy effectiveness. Many states, such as California and Utah, followed Illinois’s legal framework through policy diffusion. Therefore, I propose that, in order for states to adopt stronger measures, they should implement France’s more developed legal framework. Through this framework, I outlined four recommendations that states can utilize.
Recommended Citation
Rivera, Genesis N., "Social Media and Protection of the Youth: Assessing Policy Safeguards and Political Implications" (2025). Honors Capstones. 1555.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1555
