In the era of big data, actively promoting effective management andopen sharing of research data for postgraduate dissertations in humanitiesand social sciences is of great significance for academic research in this field.Through the use of focus group interviews, this study conducted an indepthanalysis of the data management behaviors, intentions, and needs ofmaster’s and doctoral students, as well as mentors in the humanities and socialsciences departments of University B in Beijing. Additionally, considering thecharacteristics of research data in the humanities and social sciences field, thisstudy revealed the dilemmas faced in the management and sharing of researchdata for postgraduate dissertations and proposed corresponding strategiesand suggestions. This research provides valuable insights for promoting themanagement and sharing of research data for postgraduate dissertations in thehumanities and social sciences field.