While previous studies have highlighted the significant influence that
anxiety can have on FL reading, they are rather limited in terms of quantity and the
selection of participants, research paradigms, and variables investigated. There is
uncertainty whether survey results obtained mainly from participants in the Western
context reveal a complete picture of FL reading anxiety (e.g., Sparks, Ganschow, &
Javorsky, 2000). The present study is of great importance because it addresses these
doubts and concerns. In the following section, I will explain in detail the limitations of
previous anxiety research in FL reading